Maxwell Leonard 38M-4 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 HL Leonard Capacity: 100yds 20lbs Dacron backing

Capacity: 100yds 20lbs Dacron backing

San Francisco model made by Doug Merrick in the early 1970's

Lightly blued guides

The stripping guide is an antique perfection

166" are on the wrap flat

Maxwell Leonard 38M-4 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 HL Leonard Capacity: 100yds 20lbs Dacron backingAn excellent HL Leonard 38 M 4 fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #4 line. Serial #654 dating this to 1979, in the early part of the Tom Maxwell era manufacture date. Very nice DF action. Used but very well cared for condition. The grip has a fair amount of hand soiling but the ferrules and hardware show very little brassing. The varnish as usual with Maxwell period rods is superb, and I can find no blemishes. The Ferrule fits are good and the