John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Ferrule fits are excellent

Ferrule fits are excellent

This Hunt is marked serial #80142 and is an excellent example of the high quality rods that Leonard produced when Tom and I worked there in the late 1970's and early 1980's

The wraps are "May rose" color with orange edges

Great addition to the rod shop

This rod was the lightest model made by Leonard and they are quite rare

John Gallas Parabolic Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Ferrule fits are excellentAn excellent J. W. Gallas rod, a 7'9" 5wt. 2 piece, 2 tip "Parabolic". Medium fast and very powerful action. Judging by the wear on the guides, only one tip has been cast just a few times. The rod is straight and the Super Z style ferrules are tight. Varnished flamed shafts are wrapped green with black edges. Medium cigar grip with nicely done ring and pocket cap with alternating bands of walnut, cork, and walnut. Nicely made ferrule plug. A few minor