HL Leonard Tournament Fly Rod 8' 4/2 #4/5

HL Leonard Tournament Fly Rod 8' 4/2 #4/5A nice Leonard Tournament fly rod, 8', 4 pieces, 2 tips, and built for what feels like a #4 or #5 line. 4. 1 ounces. Medium slow action. This rod has been expertly refinished with yellow mustard colored wraps and a flawless varnish finish. Everything on it is correct. Agate stripper, reverse twist guides, tapered tube small hoop tip tops. The ferrules are all correctly aligned, fit properly, and have the patent date stamp as well as the pot belly

The cigar shaped handle is composed of narrow cork rings that vary from 1/8" to 3/16" and is 5 1/2" in length

It is a direct drive reel

The wrapping on the grip was removed but the rod has never been fished

the original owner etched his name into the reel foot

Set up for left-hand wind

"Hardy Brothers Ltd

warranty card

The rod remains in mint unused condition with the original paper on the grip

The reel packs into a leather case stamped "E

This very well could be a unique transitional reel with a combination of features seen pre- and post-1928

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The flies appear to have not been fished and are classified as Dave in average to above average condition