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 HL Leonard Model 39 post fire bamboo rod from the Ted Simroe era. Serial #1658. The rod is in excellent original condition and weighs 3 5 8 oz. 7'6 2 2 for a five weight line. The ferrules are size 12 64 and the ferrule fit is excellent. Bright down locking reel seat. Bright ferrules. Blued guides and tip tops. Ceramic stripping guide insert. The cigar grip is in fine condition. Original bag with stiffener and original brass capped

This 4/0 size reel is one of twenty-six total known to have been made

Left hand retrieve but convertible

For sale here is a Walton Powell Companion fly rod targeted for 4/5/6 weight lines

The keeper wrap is black with a band of yellow

Comes with original zippered reel case

This is one of their earlier Midge rods when they were making rods in Oregon under the company name "A&G Rods"

The bamboo is flamed to a light chestnut color and has a two opposed node pattern

Illustrated with b&w drawings and photographs

Oxidized guides and tip tops

Serial #1713

Rod weighs 4

Mint and original – the paper and gum strips are still on the grip