Here's a grand old Boat Rod from the Leonard Rod Company, a restoration for Robert Glennon. The reel seat is stamped with Wm Mills & Sons which acquired an interest in the company in 1878. What's cool is that the stamp indicates a manufacture date between 1879 - 1887. From what I've read these trumpet or bell guides were used up to the 1920's. Very honored to work on this rod, but I will say those intermediate wraps (4 wraps wide) were a total bitch to wrap and keep on. This one took forever and I appreciate Robert's patience.
