Maxwell Leonard 39M-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Also features reels from Edward

Also features reels from Edward Vom Hofe (including the "Colonel Thompson")

The longer mid section female ferrule doesn't provide the same perfect fit as the shorter mid section

The walnut ball at the end of the screwlock has a brass disc insert with a large "N" engraved

A Thomas and Thomas "Classic Pro Salmon" bamboo fly rod

Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3

Maxwell Leonard 39M-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Also features reels from EdwardAn HL Leonard model 39M 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #434. Built in 1979 during the Maxwell period. The rod weighs 4 ounces on my scale. Medium to faster action for a #5. Very light use with just a hint of brassing to the interior of the guides and a little edgewear to the cap and ring oxidation (which is about 98% intact). There are no casting cracks to the ferrule wraps or edgewear to the ferrules. Blonde