Hawes Fly Rods
Hawes was Leonard's nephew, and was with Leonard for 28 years before beginning his own shop. I'll have to dig around in my catalogs , but 6+/- Hawes rod types are listed in the 1920 A&F catalog, and I think they were cataloged by Mills as well.
If the number Bruce gave of 300 Hawes rods sold by Parker in a few depression years of the 1930's is correct, it is probable that more than 1000 were sold during the roaring twenties.
Warm rain and strong wind took the ice out of several streams near here, and trout season is legally open on open water. I think I'll wait for the water temperature to reach 40F. I'm off to the Hanover Orvis outlet to get some 3665A and 94701.
Best, Austin
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