HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 (Refinished by Sam Carlson) 8'10" The original owner's initials were

The original owner's initials were are also engraved just next to the ivorine handle

with a maximum width of 2 1/2" (measure width from the widest point on the backplate to the end of the handle knob on the faceplate)

For sale here is a very scarce fly reel from Norm MacDonald of Canada

I suspect this model was one of the later leaded finish ones before Hardy transitioned to enamel

The butt does possess a bit of backbone should the wind pick up or a larger fish is hooked

HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 (Refinished by Sam Carlson) 8'10" The original owner's initials wereA nice H. L. Leonard model 39 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Refinished by Sam Carlson. Unfished since then. Paper and gum strips still on the grip. High quality dip finished and the rod comes with one of Sams brown cloth bags. New non original rod tube. The tips may have been replaced by Sam also. Blonde cane, three up node pattern. Red main wraps with no edges. Perfection stripper and black snake guides. The Leonard