More importantly it is not often you come across a rod with this kind of major historical significance
All sections are straight and ready to go fishing
built for a #5 line and weighing 3
a great little fishing rod
Interesting nickel silver ferrule plug is sculpted in both concave and convex scallops with three knurls and a cork plug
Leonard 38M-4 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 11' More importantly it is notA nice Leonard 38M 4. Later model rod, two piece, two tip, and serial #110. Tips are not mirrored. When jointed, this rod has a delightful, quick action. I actually would not call it "medium" at all, despite the designation. The rod is varnished, with burgundy wraps, cigar grip, and almost no soiling at all. I cannot find any evidence of brassing on the inside of the guides which indicates that it has had almost no use. Comes with a Mildrum stripping