John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company At the time that I

At the time that I encountered these lovely books I had recently finished a short run of limited edition rods that I considered a tribute to my Leonard roots and was looking to do something different for my next project

A Kusse 8' fly rod in very good condition with nice straight sections

This Hunt is marked serial #80142 and is an excellent example of the high quality rods that Leonard produced when Tom and I worked there in the late 1970's and early 1980's

A nice little brown suede Bogdan reel bag

John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company At the time that IAn excellent J. W. Gallas rod, a 7'9" 5wt. 2 piece, 2 tip "Parabolic". Medium fast and very powerful action. Judging by the wear on the guides, only one tip has been cast just a few times. The rod is straight and the Super Z style ferrules are tight. Varnished flamed shafts are wrapped green with black edges. Medium cigar grip with nicely done ring and pocket cap with alternating bands of walnut, cork, and walnut. Nicely made ferrule plug. A few minor