Leon Hanson 8'6" 2/2 #5 Fly Rod

Leon Hanson 8'6" 2/2 #5 Fly RodFor sale here is a rod seldomly seen on the resale market, a recently made Leon Hanson hollow built rod. This one is 8'6" for a five weight line. Serial #1210. Excellent+ overall condition. This rod is absolutely perfect for waters like the Ranch section of the Henry's Fork. Long casts with long leaders often in windy conditions, delicate landings, and the power to bring in those large rainbows. Moderately tempered cane with transparent honey colored

Includes original bag with stiffening dowel and a fine leather tube with "Tom Moran Rod Co

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a beautiful rosewood spacer

Transparent silk wraps with red edges and a black band at the tip tops and winding check

Shadow boxed salmon fly

Frame Diameter 3 3/4"

Black and brick red marbling on the side plates

Taking up from the mid-1930s where Volume I ended

Full-wells grip 6 7/8" in length with light soiling

For sale here is a very fine Thomas & Thomas "Specialist" bamboo rod -- 7 1/2' 2/2 for a 4 weight line

A very scarce wide spool Model 44B

hook gouges

A great rod from a master craftsman who is still missed by many