Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'4 3/2 4wt 8'1" I've been told by the

I've been told by the original owner of this rod who bought it directly from the Leonard shop that in Maxwell's early time at Leonard they experimented with different bluing solutions but at the end of the day

This and the other Vince Cummings rods comes from the collection of Dennis Abrams

Another touch is the stamp on the screw lock nut "R

Similar to the more prevalent Model 50 with a wider spool

The script and label remain clean and bold

Takemoto Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod - 8'4 3/2 4wt 8'1" I've been told by theFor sale here we have a Takemoto 8'4" 3 2 4wt. Model 0403E. The rod is built with Hollow T construction, three triangular voids leaving a T shape. The rod is in mint condition. Dark straw colored cane with a matte oil finish. Transparent wraps with fine black tipping. Wraps at ferrules are a deep chocolate brown with a red tint, also with fine black tipping. Patent pending blued single wire single foot line guides. Fiberglass ferrules, the female