HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The slide band and cap

The slide band and cap reel seat are oxidized jet black and are ornamented with delicate knurls

Bengt is among the best in the world at working on these reels

Correct original and un-filed smooth brass foot

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a classic bakelite spacer

The restoration was performed by the masterful hands of Bob Summers

HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The slide band and capA nice HL Leonard Model 39 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #2267 with a manufacture date of 1974. Light use. Some cosmetic casting cracks at the wraps on the male ferrules and some minor brassing to the inner snake guides. The grip has been cleaned. Medium slow action. Wheatstraw oven tempered cane in the Leonard three up node pattern. The wraps are 326 red with green edges at the keeper and make ferrules. The