Leonard, H.L. - Diamondback Graphite Fly Rod - 8' 5wt

Leonard, H.L. - Diamondback Graphite Fly Rod - 8' 5wtFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard branded "Diamondback" graphite fly rod 8' 2 piece rod for a 5 weight line. The rod is in excellent condition. Fast side of medium fast action. Spigot type ferrules. Wrapped in light gray threads. Carbide stripper guide. Tapered cigar cork grip with down locking aluminum reel seat and rosewood spacer.

Incised rings

For sale here is a softcover edition of "D is for Dingley - The Master Reelmaker"

Would make a great display item

The rod is in near mint condition with light wear to the cork

From Per's description of this taper

The rod features browntone Bakelite impregnated cane with transparent caramel colored wraps (one snake guide was re-wrapped) and bright guides

Includes original bag and tube with canvas cover

Ferrules are tight and sections are straight

Comes with original bag and labeled aluminum tube

The rod comes with its original Hardy two-compartment rod bag with ties and a Hardy labeled plastic rod tube which may be from a later vintage

Each signed by Eric Leiser and dated 7/4/96

A classic Jim Payne rod from the early 60's - sold by Payne's Highland Mills shop