Kushner, Morris -- 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Leonard Rod Co" and "Reg

Leonard Rod Co" and "Reg US Pat

Engraved "John Emery 192"

The ebonite handle spins freely - the screw-head post is a replacement

Here is a limited edition "Fairy" reel from the Perfection Fly Reel Co

Kushner, Morris -- 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Leonard Rod Co" and "RegFor sale here is a very rare Morris Kushner bamboo rod 8 feet, two sections and one tip, for a 5 weight line. Kushner rods are very scarce as he made less than 200 rods (most people say ~100) in his Michigan shop from the early 1950's until his death in 1973. Kushner was a Russian immigrant who had a metal working operation not far from the Paul Young Rod Co. shop. He built all of his own rod making equipment. Bob Summers eventually acquired his