Leonard 48-4 Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Lightly used as the grip

Lightly used as the grip is about 95% clean

Flawless original agate line guide

Moscrop Manchester"

These smaller prints are set up with a white border for matte framing or similar

The stripping guide is a golden agateen and the snake guides are reverse twist bronze

Leonard 48-4 Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Lightly used as the gripA nice HL Leonard Model 48 4 fly rod, 7', 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a #4 line. Serial #563 which indicates an approximate manufacture date of 1979. 3. 5 ounces. A fine example of a Maxwell period Leonard. Fast DF action. It has seen some use but appears very well cared for. While the grip is soiled and the cap and ring retain only about 50% of their oxidation, the rod shaft varnish and the ferrule oxidation are mint, without so much as a casting