Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 13' This is a rareÌâ T&T

This is a rareÌâ T&T Montana modelÌâ indeed

Original pouch

a bit of background

The rod originally found its way into Sparse's hands from a member of the Long Island Wyandanch Club who gave the rod to Otto Von Kienbusch

Bag has a touch of red and green marker to differentiate the top pockets

Maxwell Leonard 40M-5 Fly Rod 8′ 2/2 #5 13' This is a rareÌâ T&TA superb Maxwell Leonard 40M 5, an 8 2 piece, 2 tip rod, serial #304. From the early Maxwell period at Leonard. Mint and original the paper and gum strips are still on the grip. This is the standard Leonard model. Blonde cane wraps are tan, with brown at the ferrules and keeper. Impeccable Maxwell varnish job. Mortised maple seat with an oxidized cap and ring. Pewter oxidized ferrules. It is straight as the day it left the stop. The initials DD