John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company This is the latest creation

This is the latest creation from Fred Balling who has been working on recreations of a number of classic reels over the years

a la Winston

Fine tips and small hoop tip-tops round out this beauty

This Hunt is marked serial #80142 and is an excellent example of the high quality rods that Leonard produced when Tom and I worked there in the late 1970's and early 1980's

At the time that I encountered these lovely books I had recently finished a short run of limited edition rods that I considered a tribute to my Leonard roots and was looking to do something different for my next project

John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company This is the latest creationAn excellent J. W. Gallas rod, a 7'9" 5wt. 2 piece, 2 tip "Parabolic". Medium fast and very powerful action. Judging by the wear on the guides, only one tip has been cast just a few times. The rod is straight and the Super Z style ferrules are tight. Varnished flamed shafts are wrapped green with black edges. Medium cigar grip with nicely done ring and pocket cap with alternating bands of walnut, cork, and walnut. Nicely made ferrule plug. A few minor