Leonard Parabolic Fly Rod 7'11" 2/2 3.75 oz 7'9" Carbide stripping guide

Carbide stripping guide

the rod has oxidized hardware and ferrules

Maker" is stamped at the bottom and a pocket cap is soldered onto the reverse side

Reel seat cap has faint Leonard cartouche stamped into it with "Reg

Julius" is written on the butt section

Leonard Parabolic Fly Rod 7'11" 2/2 3.75 oz 7'9" Carbide stripping guideAn unusually rare Leonard "Parabolic", a 7'11" rod, 2 2 for a #3 or #4 line. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz and is marked #73 according to the bag tag. It has a square thread downlocking seat with pocket nickel silver cap over a butternut spacer. "The Leonard Rod, H. L. Rod Co. Makers, reg U. S. pat off" is stamped on the cap. This Leonard boasts bright ferrules, with chrome guides and tip tops. The grip is a slim cigar, which shows minor ridging from a