Leonard 40H Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 5 Weight The reel has no spindle

The reel has no spindle or spool play

up-locking sliding band reel seat with a fine

and built for what feels like a #4 or #5

"Pat #2537488" is written on the rod shaft as well as "B4" and "Built for Thomas Treadway"

Serial number "WP2631" on the side of the foot

Leonard 40H Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 5 Weight The reel has no spindleA nice Leonard 40H fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, for what feels to me like a fast DF for a #6 or a bit slower for a #7. Serial #2297. 4. 4 ounces. 1974 manufacture date. Used but good overall condition. Faster action than usual. Red wraps, blonde cane done up in a 3 up node pattern. The varnish is very good with no defects. There is a little bit of crazing on some of the guide wraps and the usual ferrule wrap crack. 6" blunt cigar grip. Polished