The step-down ferrules are size 13/64 with an excellent fit
Moderately tempered cane with chestnut wraps and gold tipping
The rod is fitted with brass and cork self-lubricating ferrule plugs
A nice find was the spanner which is still in the rod bag pocket
The rod was restored by Bob Summers and remains in excellent+ restored condition
Maxwell Leonard 49DF-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 5 Weight The step-down ferrules are sizeAn exquisite H. L. Leonard 49 DF 5 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. Serial #391. Weighs 3. 8oz. Mint, unfished condition. This is the "Standard" model with blonde cane with small pressed nodes in the three up construction. Honey colored main wraps with maroon edges at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. The serial number 391 is lettered on the mid, tips, and under the keeper wrap. A 1979 manufacture date nearing the end of the