HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 10 Weight a hallmark of Orvis rods

a hallmark of Orvis rods of this era

Aluminum tube with brown crackle paint and gold anodized aluminum collar and top

Capacity up to a WF11 + 200 yds 30#

Oxidized hand-turned step ferrules

2 to 1 multiplier

HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 10 Weight a hallmark of Orvis rodsFor 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