There is no cause for concern however with this affecting the operation of the reel
Reel comes with Scientific Anglers Mastery Series WF5F line in excellent like new condition
Two rows of perforations around spool
It is designed to carry 150 yards 20lb dacron
This one is the second one I made
Maxwell Leonard 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 10' There is no cause forAn absolutely superb HL Leonard 39M 5 fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips for a #5 line. Serial #426 which gives this a 1979 manufacture date. As mint as mint is possible. The original paper and gummed strips are still on the grip with Bob Taylor's initials inked on them, and the whole grip is also covered with heat shrink plastic. Blond cane, 3 up node pattern construction, tan wraps with brown at the ferrules, dark red at the keeper, ferrules, and tip