Leonard Salmon Fly Rod 11' 3/2 #9-10 7'6" with a 2 3/4" outside

with a 2 3/4" outside diameter and measuring 1 1/8" across

I used some of this extra wood to make the middle section of the needles

Quarterbound red leather with gilt title and decoration

and was constructed as an homage to the classic Gar Wood "Wedding Cake"style reels built by Fin-Nor

pouch line and backing

Leonard Salmon Fly Rod 11' 3/2 #9-10 7'6" with a 2 3/4" outside11' Leonard 3 piece, 2 tip #9 or #10 full flexing action red wraps with pale green edges at ferrules and keeper wrap. 15 cork cigar shaped front grip, all cork seat with nickel silver slide ring and fixed pocked cap. 10 cork bottom grip. Red rubber button. Ferrules fit well and all sections are straight, however, the midsection has been re wrapped in the modern era with the wraps done over the varnish (not under). There is a slight color difference as