A Quaint Treatise on Flies and Flymaking by WH Aldam HL Leonard This rod has delicate action

This rod has delicate action tips and would be excellent for medium-to-small stream dry fly fishing

The original varnish is in excellent condition

though it is probably the reason why the drag is set up on the "light" side

An excellent Gary Howells fly rod

I designed it to be the ultimate in light-line

A Quaint Treatise on Flies and Flymaking by WH Aldam HL Leonard This rod has delicate actionWhen I initially saw this first edition, second issue copy of WH Aldam's treatise it was love at first sight: quite a remarkable book with gorgeous gilt work and absolutely stunning chromolithographs! This book was once part of Judith Bowman's collection and it is said that only 220 copies exist, with this one being especially nice and bright. Rich green cloth cover with elaborate gold fish, edges solid with very slight wear to corners. The spine is