Leonard, HL - Graftek Graphite Rod 8'6 7wt - unused!

Leonard, HL - Graftek Graphite Rod 8'6 7wt - unused!For sale here is a H. L. Leonard Graftek graphite rod. 8 1 2 feet for a 7 weight line. 3 oz. Unused condition. Medium fast to fast action. Unused condition with original bag and tube. A definite collector's item for Leonard fans out there. I am also listing a Leonard Graftek 5wt and 9wt, both unused as well.

For sale here is a Charlton 8450C fly reel with 7/8 spool in unfished condition

The rod is in excellent+ and original condition

Originally sold to Herb Welch in 1948

Includes bag and aluminum tube that is a few inches longer than it needs to be

Includes original bag and tube with McFarland logo on the side

Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action

All sections are full length with a slight set in one of the tips

It was an incredibly lightweight reel for its day and also included such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

The rod features very lightly flame tempered cane with oxblood wraps and spiral tipping

Winston 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod with a marked weight of 3 7/8 oz

For sale here is a very rare pre-fire H

Also comes with a canvas tube cover