Leon Hanson Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'5" An excellent Charlton 8350C fly

An excellent Charlton 8350C fly reel with two spools

The grip is soiled and very slightly ridged

John's work has appeared in many tying publications and this was when he was doing some of his best work

The spacer is lightly ridged from the bands

A fantastic piece of history here

Leon Hanson Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'5" An excellent Charlton 8350C flyA nice Leon Hanson Model 91 3 bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #3 line. Serial #8805. Medium full flexing action. Used condition with some soiling to the grip and some scuffing to the reel seat spacer but clean otherwise. Light wheatstraw cane done in a randomized node pattern. Wrapped black at the grip and ferrules, light tan tipped with red for the wraps. Carbide stripper with chrome guides and tip tops. Bright slightly bronze