HL Leonard Hewitt Model Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5

HL Leonard Hewitt Model Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5An HL Leonard Hewitt Tournament bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tips, built for what feels like a #5. Medium fast action. 4. 1 ounces. Restored condition. This is the "Hewitt" model if the restoration is accurate. The main wraps are black and white jasper with red edges. Signature wraps in jasper and red and full intermediates of black and white jasper. Agate stripper and "circle" snake guides. The tip tops are perfection taper tubes with the patent

For sale here is a one-of-a-kind salmon fly tied by Ken Iwamasa - Pheasant Fly on a size 3/0 hook

Simple click and pawl design

3" and unfiled but has a slight kink in one end

Wilf Sinton's initials appear on the frame

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

The rod weighs 2 5/8 oz

" Richly flamed cane above the winding check

Medium fast action that should throw a #4 nicely (the replacement tip is slightly heavier and produces a more medium action)

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check

The spool comes with an Orvis reel pouch

Script remains clean and bold

Plates are quite handsome