HL Leonard Model 45 Catskill Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #5 1-Piece The ivory handle is unblemished

The ivory handle is unblemished and it spins freely

When I initially saw this first edition

Stainless screws

An excellent HL Leonard 38 M-4 fly rod

Adjustable drag with a serpentine handle

HL Leonard Model 45 Catskill Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #5 1-Piece The ivory handle is unblemishedFor sale here is a pre fire H. L. Leonard Catskill Model 45 bamboo rod 9' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod is in excellent+ restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. Darker straw colored cane with bright red wraps and full intermediates. Ruby colored agate stripping guide. Blued reverse twist English style guides of a rather small size to accommodate a silk line. Handsome swelled butt. Bronzed ring hook keeper. Elegant nickel