Tom Maxwell Personal Fly Rod 1-Piece This rod is exceptionally straight

This rod is exceptionally straight and ferrule fit is excellent original bag with aluminum tube and brass top

Slim cigar grip tapers at both ends

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

Medium dark flamed rod shafts

All wraps are excellent and original though the red agate stripping guide is slightly bent

Tom Maxwell Personal Fly Rod 1-Piece This rod is exceptionally straightThis rod was the personal fishing rod of Tom Maxwell, co founder of Thomas & Thomas who later ran the Leonard Rod Company for a number of years before it closed. In addition to being one of the pre eminent rodmakers of his generation, Maxwell was also responsible for passing on the craft to many contemporary makers, including myself, Bob Taylor, Rick Robbins, and numerous others who benefitted greatly from his patience, expertise, and generosity. This