Maxwell Leonard 39DF-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Powell Rod co

Powell Rod co

The grip is lightly soiled indicating some use

Winston logo bag and brown tube with gold anodized rod tube tops

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The origins of this fly go back to the 1860's

Maxwell Leonard 39DF-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Powell Rod coA handsome Maxwell Leonard 39DF 5 from the early Maxwell period. 2 piece, 2 tip. Excellent DF action. This rod is about as near to mint unused as you can get. I can see only the tiniest amount of brassing inside the snake guides. Of course this rod sports the superb and flawless Maxwell varnish finish. Light flame cane, 3 up node pattern wrapped light brown with darker brown edges on all wraps. "39DF #5" inked on guide flat. Serial #561 on reverse