HL Leonard Fly Rod 10'9" 3/1

HL Leonard Fly Rod 10'9" 3/1A HL Leonard bamboo fly rod, 10'9", 3 piece, 1 tip. There is an inscription engraved on the reel seat which I believe says "JNO Stewart from GF Howes, 1881" though it is slightly hard to make out. "HL Leonard, Maker" stamped in a cartouche at the bottom of the seat. The 1 tip on this rod is 1" short. "Skiff Killburn" engraved on the reel seat ring. Six strip construction of calcutta cane done in a three up node pattern. Chinese red wraps and

both tips have fishing sets that can be corrected under heat (by an experienced professional

It packs into the original bag and tube

and other related processes important to the flytier and fly fisher who frequents large western or similar rivers elsewhere

Darkly tempered cane with translucent caramel wraps

with the wet tip

Stamped "3" througout

with the aforementioned erosion

The reels featured a pure brass counterbalance and a beautiful resin-impregnated rosewood handle

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a cork spacer

the first three numbers represent the length of Mario's rods in centimeters

A button at the base of the pocket cap which looks like it might be black delrin

The reel is in very good+ condition with cosmetic wear