HL Leonard Model 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 7' The bottom of the seat

The bottom of the seat has a 1 1/2" fighting butt done in all cork

scratches or chips in the hard rubber and the foot is as factory

For sale here is Chris Henshaw's rendition of the Hardy Brass Face Perfect wide drum fly reel

Young Maker Detroit 51"

co-author of the Lyle Dickerson book

HL Leonard Model 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 7' The bottom of the seatA nice Leonard model 39 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. This is the Standard model with intermediate signature wraps. Serial #81254 with a manufacture date of 1981 during the Maxwell period. Medium fast DF action. Light use with some grip soiling and a small 1 8" overwrap between the second and third snake guide down from the top, which I suspect was due to a hook dig. The cane is oven tempered to a blond wheatstraw