Leon Hanson 8' 2/2 #5 Fly Rod Gary Howells Included is the original bag

Included is the original bag along with the original maroon powder-coated tube with the "Tom Morgan Rodsmiths" logo engraved on the cap

One of the first things I checked on this rod was the reel seat spacer -- made of tiger stripe maple -- whose amber color came from a heat-treating process and which marks it as one of the rods that I worked on myself at Leonard fairly early in my rodmaking career

Please note: since the photo above was taken I have re-polished the tube (i

For sale here is a scarce LHW Hardy Perfect Fly Reel - 3 3/8" diameter with unblemished agate line guide

The reel weighs 7

Leon Hanson 8' 2/2 #5 Fly Rod Gary Howells Included is the original bagFor sale here is a Leon Hanson 8' 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Solid built. Model 94 5. Serial #2009 2. The rod is in mint condition though it does show some very minor soiling on the cork from being lawn cast. All sections are full length and straight. Transparent wraps and chestnut tipping. The winding check, and ferrules are wrapped in a deep crimson. Blued guides. Slim profiled full wells grip 6" in length. Up locking cap and ring style reel seat over