Excellent used condition with a bit of grip soiling and some minor cosmetic wear here and there
The flies include but are not limited to - eggs of various colors
is surprisingly strong at the heavier setting
The rod is in excellent overall original condition with the one detractor being some minor sagging and bag marks in the varnish from the rod being exposed to a little more humidity than normal
There is a slight blemish on the rim of the butt cap
HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'4" Excellent used condition with aA nice Maxwell period HL Leonard model 39DF 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. Serial number #435, with a manufacture date circa 1979. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Medium fast, dry fly action. Lightly used condition with some very light soiling to the gip and some oxidation loss to the cap and ring, but that's about it. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit perfectly. The rod has the Leonard