Leonard 66 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 5 Weight Patron Saint of England

Patron Saint of England

and a corresponding blue cloth slipcase

Polished aluminum downlocking screw-lock and a black bakelite seat with the threads cut into the bakelite

Polished aluminum rod tube with brass collar top and bottom

Leonard 66 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 5 Weight Patron Saint of EnglandA nice Leonard model 66 fly rod, 8' 2 piece, 2 tip built for a #5 line. Serial #2576. Medium action. The rod has been re finished. Wrapped yellow with no edges. High arch guides show minimal wear. Butternut slide band shows more evidence of wear. The cap is stamped "The Leonard, H. L. Leonard Rod Co, Makers" in the cartouche. Below the cartouche it is stamped "reg us pat off". Sweet delicate action for a 5 wt. The grip has been cleaned, leaving some