Leonard Model 66 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6

Leonard Model 66 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6A nice H. L. Leonard Model 66 fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip built for a #6 or #7 line. Medium fast action. Excellent condition with a fresh refinish. Standard Leonard temper color and three up node pattern construction. Wrapped red with an orange edge at the keeper and the male ferrules. Agate stripping guide and english reverse twist guides. 5 1 2" cigar grip has been cleaned and has a little bit of ridging. Down lock screw lock with a butternut spacer

“Payne reg U

The reel is right hand retrieve

This model has a medium to slow action

This 9' 3/2 is totally original

This rod also comes with papers of provenance which detail it having been acquired in 1927 for the former owner

Comes with the box and a zippered reel case with paperwork

but the varnish is not gummy

An excellent copy for a collector or anyone who admires one of one of the sport̢‰â

Mechanically perfect

this reel boasts the classic raised pillar and lightweight design

The reel comes with a warrantee card with the original owners name

likely dating from just after Paul Young