Edwards Quadrate Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9

Edwards Quadrate Fly Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9A nice Edwards Quadrate #65 salmon rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels to me like a #8 or a #9. All original but fair condition due to varnish adhesion in the bag. 8. 4 ounces. Medium action. The rod is very straight and I do not think it was fished hard. Maroon wraps with black edges. High arch snake guides. The 6 1 2" long grip is squared to meet the tenite front cork check and shaped to a western profile. The hidden pocket cap fro the

For sale here is an interesting Paul H

silk marker

Diamolite round line guide

For sale here is a Patriot Series bamboo rod from JD (Jeff) Wagner - a 7'3" 2/2 quad for a 4 or 5 weight line

This book is bound in green weave cloth with paste-on spine and cover labels

The sticker fore of the grip was coming loose

aluminum serpentine handle

7 feet for a 4 weight line - 2/2

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

Quick-change spool design for easy on the water line changes

The butt cap is stamped with "TOURNAMENT" along with the usual Leonard stamp of this era

made by Gary