Leonard 49-4 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4

Leonard 49-4 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4A nice HL Leonard 49 4 Hunt fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #4 line. Serial #8336. Medium fast action. Used but very good condition. The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are smooth and tight. The varnish is in great condition, no defects. The cane is flamed and a three up node pattern. The silk wraps are a light purple color (turns red over the dark blank) with a band of dark purple and red at the keeper and male ferrules. The agate

Light yellow wraps with cinnamon edges

This rod is completely custom

Short Carlson rods rarely come to market

Olive poplin bag and polished aluminum tube with brass hardware

Agate stripper and snake brand guides

For sale here we have a spool of vintage Gudebroad (Gude-wind) #832 silk winding thread

Wraps are brown with yellow edges and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules

Original tan cloth bag

Pocket cap is stamped "Hardy Bros LTD

For sale here is an interesting post-fire H

Some backing is still wound on the spool

Comes in a grey cloth bag with internal stiffener and hang tag