Tom Maxwell Personal Fly Rod 2 Weight and the reel seat boasts

and the reel seat boasts the small "wedding band" slide ring

and black edges

Nice brushed varnish finish

I would not hesitate to fish this rod

C Carpenter 7' 3" 2-piece Browntone rod with two mirrored tips

Tom Maxwell Personal Fly Rod 2 Weight and the reel seat boastsThis rod was the personal fishing rod of Tom Maxwell, co founder of Thomas & Thomas who later ran the Leonard Rod Company for a number of years before it closed. In addition to being one of the pre eminent rodmakers of his generation, Maxwell was also responsible for passing on the craft to many contemporary makers, including myself, Bob Taylor, Rick Robbins, and numerous others who benefitted greatly from his patience, expertise, and generosity. This