Maxwell Leonard 50FF-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'1" Shows some hand soiling to

Shows some hand soiling to the grip but little sign of use otherwise

The reel still functions perfectly and most of the bronzing / lacquer still remains on the reel

Because the Dingley shop was deemed to have "transgressed the patents for the Ambidex reelâ" they had to stop making this reel which is why so few are seen

and the tube is a black crackle painted aluminum with brass fittings and Ron's data sticker

The spool diameter is 2 3/4"

Maxwell Leonard 50FF-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'1" Shows some hand soiling toAn early period Maxwell Leonard 50FF 5, 8', 3 piece 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #192 which date this rod to 1979. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces on my scale. This is a rare "full flex" model and the rod has a more delicate, deliberate action. Excellent, lightly used condition. The grip has some moderate soiling and wear but the rod is otherwise in superb shape, with excellent varnish, full oxidation still on the ferrules, and no meaningful