Leonard Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Granger / Wright & McGill and non-original bag but tube

and non-original bag but tube is original

An early rod of mine from the late 80's or early 90's

3 7/8 ounces

Another example of why Bob Taylor is still one of the best bamboo rod makers in the world

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Leonard Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6 Granger / Wright & McGill and non-original bag but tubeA nice Leonard fly rod, 8' 2 piece, 2 tips built for a #5 or 6 line. Serial #1736. Clean varnish, no hook digs. Wrapped 326 red with an edge of black at the keeper and male ferrules. The serial number indicates a 1974 manufacture date. 3 up node pattern construction. 6" 12 cork blunt cigar grip. Aluminum downlocking screw lock seat with a butternut spacer and nickel silver pocket cap stamped "H. L. L., H. L. Leonard Rod co, Makers" in the cartouche.