Maxwell Leonard 50-6 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6

Maxwell Leonard 50-6 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6An excellent H. L. Leonard 50 6 Hunt model, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. Serial #560 which indicates a 1979 manufacture date. 5. 0 oz. Near mint condition. The rod looks like it has been used less than a half dozen times. The slim cigar grip shows no sign of hand soiling and the semi all metal seat retains much of the original oxidation. To my taste, this rod has the perfect dry fly action. The owner's name is lettered on the rod shaft and

For sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel from the late 1980's/early 90's in excellent condition

Palmer Baker

For sale here is an impregnated Sharpe's of Aberdeen "Scottie" Featherweight 8' 2/2 6wt bamboo rod

Bengt is among the best in the world at working on these reels

Red wraps edged in black

Straight taper cigar style grip with a ring of varnished burl cork at the nose

Recently 99% of Tom's time has been spent in with a spey rod in his hands

The rod is in near mint condition having been lawn cast only

Interesting wooden winding check

This was likely done with the foot on the reel

Cap and ring seat with varnish walnut spacer

A true modern classic and arguably the perfect size for most trout situations