Leonard Special Tournament Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 8'8" Blue accents on the raw

Blue accents on the raw alloy body

"JS" on inner frame for Jimmy Smith

Here we have a Jerry Williams fly rod

I believe this rod to be unique given the length and three-piece format

Leonard Special Tournament Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 8'8" Blue accents on the rawA nice HL Leonard Special Tournament model, 8', 3 piece, 2 tips, built for what feels to me like a fast #4 or a slower #5. Medium action. All original condition and probably made in the 1930's. For its age it is in very good condition with a few minor issues. First of these are a few varnish chips and the second is the cracked agate tip tops in both tips (the agate stripping guide is fine). The ferrule fits are fine and the rod is straight. Original