Maxwell Leonard 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 7'3" I cannot state definitively whether

I cannot state definitively whether this was a custom replacement at some point or whether it was done at the factory

and built for a #8 or #9 line

" As written in the manual

Sam put together a number of these hex rods from blanks that came down with Thomas

size 13/64 with an excellent fit

Maxwell Leonard 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 7'3" I cannot state definitively whetherAn absolutely superb HL Leonard 39M 5 fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips for a #5 line. Serial #426 which gives this a 1979 manufacture date. As mint as mint is possible. The original paper and gummed strips are still on the grip with Bob Taylor's initials inked on them, and the whole grip is also covered with heat shrink plastic. Blond cane, 3 up node pattern construction, tan wraps with brown at the ferrules, dark red at the keeper, ferrules, and tip