Maxwell Leonard 48-5 Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #5

Maxwell Leonard 48-5 Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #5A Maxwell Leonard Hunt 48 5, 7' 3 piece 2 tip for a #5 line. Serial #80100. Excellent DF action. Super condition lightly used rod in a rare and very useful length and line weight. Still has the plastic cover on the grip. There is a tiny bit of edge wear to the butt cap but that is the only discernible sign of use I can find. Flamed cane, agate stripper, dark garnet wraps with 3 wind aways at the keeper and male ferrules. Superb varnish. 10 cork slim

The ferrules are swiss style with a collar at the male ferrules with my usual trim marks and knurl

This fly was originated by George Bonbright in 1925

Julius" is written on the butt section

Guide at top of butt is smaller than any on the mid section

A venerable old lady I say

Howells rod

whenever you need inspiration at the vise

They go quickly so don't delay

Wrapped brown with red edges and a band of yellow and purple at the keeper and male ferrules

In nearly new condition

Set up for RHW

From the shop of noted reelmaker Joe Saracione comes this extremely rare limited edition set of saltwater reels - the "Bonefish"