Leonard Model 39L Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4

Leonard Model 39L Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4A HL Leonard model 39L bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #4 line. Serial #3330. Weighs 3. 0 ounces. Mint uncast condition. Medium to medium slow action. Wheatstraw color cane done in a three up node pattern. The wraps are brown at the keeper and ferrules with yellow and brown edges and yellow main wraps on all guides and brown edges. Ceramic stripping guide, with chrome snakes and tip tops. The step ferrules are polished and come with

As well as detailing the time line and evolution of many collectable Hardy reels

There are some small chips out of the hard rubber handle on this reel

and some light mounting marks to the foot

Ferrule size is 16/64 and the fit is nice and tight

"E Vom Hofe" is stamped on the bottom of the case

If you know anyone making the transition from graphite rods to bamboo rods

and the reel foot

includes original pouch and paperwork

Thomas Appleby - maker

The 4 1/2" 9 cork grip has been cleaned at some time

There is a splice running under the butt ferrule and the upper snake guide

Please note that given the size of the tube for this rod we may apply a shipping surcharge to cover any additional costs associated with sending it