Leonard Catskill Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #4 8'9" Sections are perfectly straight

Sections are perfectly straight

the red trim marks on the ferrules and the aluminum and cork finial-shaped ferrule plugs

The grip shows normal soiling from use

this one feels like a really nice fishing rod

Another "lawn cast" specimen

Leonard Catskill Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #4 8'9" Sections are perfectly straightA Leonard 8'6" Catskill 3 piece, 2 tip, rod weighing 3 11 16 oz. Serial #7541 as stated on the hanging tag. Pot belly ferrules with patent date. Ferrules are sound and fit well. Wrapped in red silk with signature and intermediates. Agate stripper, reverse twist snakes. One tip top has been replaced with a very good match. The varnish is original and showing some signs of age, with some bag imprint, though it is hard and not gummy at all.