Leonard 51-7 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #7 EF Payne Rod Company Gold anodized rims and spool

Gold anodized rims and spool

Part of the limited run put out by the Flyfisher's Classic Library

About the rod itself:

but user convertible to right hand retrieve if desired

Mint and unfished

Leonard 51-7 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #7 EF Payne Rod Company Gold anodized rims and spoolA nice HL Leonard "Standard" 51 7 fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #7 line. Serial #587 indicating a 1979 manufacture date right in the Maxwell era. Dry fly action. Used but generally very good condition with one exception. One tip has a sharp bend at the second guide up from the ferrule. After inspection, I found a cracked facet within the span of the snake guide. If you remove the guide, clear wrap the area, and replace the guide, you may