HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5For sale here is a late 1970's H. L. Leonard Model 39 bamboo rod 7'6" 2 2 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 2508. Listed weight of 3 5 8 oz. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. Straw colored blonde cane with crimson wraps and green tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Deeply blued guides. Handsome swelled butt. Ring hook keeper. The cigar grip measures 5 1 2" in length with mild soiling. Down locking reel seat over a butternut spacer

5 1/2" cigar grip with some hand soiling

This is an extremely rare Pre-fire model which was only offered for a couple of years in Leonard's long history

Medium large cigar grip

Serial #840

For sale here is a Wheatley leader box

Winston sticker on tube

and raised brass feet (not pictured)

As usual the fits and finishes of Joe's reels are stunning

This reel has visited the Brule river often

Payne rod tube and bag but no hang tag

as well as with a red velvet drawstring bag and original box (including warrantee card which states that the original purchase was 3/21/06)

his Elfin model