Edwards Quad Model #35 8’6” 3/2 #6

Edwards Quad Model #35 8’6” 3/2 #6A nice 8'6" Edwards Quad in three piece, two tip configuration for a #6 weight. A smooth medium action rod. All sections full length, flamed cane with maroon wraps. "Edwards Quadrate" lettered in white ink. This rod has been refinished as most of the white lettering for the length and line weight is gone. Cork reel seat with N. S. ring and pocket cap. The cork grip has been cleaned and shows some ridging. Non original black crackle paint tube, however

No sign of any use aside from a line wound on to the reel

An excellent Bogdan trout reel in left hand wind

Cigar grip appears to have been unhandled

though it would also be an excellent rod for large trout and good sized water

Let's start with the pros: This rod is built with a staggered ferrule and the butt shorter than the tips

nickel silver cap and ring with period Leonard stamp in the cartouche "the Leonard

I've added an updated brass-and-cork ferrule plug for the female on the butt section

two-tip for a #4 or #5 weight line

and is a great primer which includes many of the makers and history of the craft

This rod has never even been lawn cast

Flawlessly varnished walnut slide band seat with a deep

The rod comes in a tan poplin bag and brass-topped aluminum tube