Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 10 Weight Comes with standard poplin bag

Comes with standard poplin bag and high-strength aluminum tube with brass

Bound in full blue leather with gilt titles and decoration

An excellent reel here especially for saltwater classic reel fans

The end cap has a light engraved brass plaque attached

This is a very early T&T rod with the 4 Fisk Ave

Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 10 Weight Comes with standard poplin bagA superb Maxwell Leonard 40M 5, an 8 2 piece, 2 tip rod, serial #304. From the early Maxwell period at Leonard. Mint and original the paper and gum strips are still on the grip. This is the standard Leonard model. Blonde cane wraps are tan, with brown at the ferrules and keeper. Impeccable Maxwell varnish job. Mortised maple seat with an oxidized cap and ring. Pewter oxidized ferrules. It is straight as the day it left the stop. The initials DD