Sam Carlson Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Quad 11' The Leonard cartouche is stamped

The Leonard cartouche is stamped with "The Leonard Rod

The male ferrule on the short tip shows no sign of damage

The cane is very evenly flamed and the varnish is superb as only Maxwell's work can be

Just about the only negative about this rod (and I'm probably being a little over-scrupulous here) is that there are some very small digs in the cork from where the snake guides have pressed into it while the rod was in the tube

it has a 3 1/4" diameter and a 1

Sam Carlson Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Quad 11' The Leonard cartouche is stampedA simply superb 7'6" 2 piece, 2 tip, Sam Carlson quad with a fast D. F. action for a #5 weight line. Near mint condition. Short Carlson rods rarely come to market, and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must have for any serious collector. As bamboo enthusiasts know, Sam was the last direct link to the "Golden Age"of rodmaking. This quad has lightly flamed cane wrapped brown with black edges, an agate stripper, bronze