HL Leonard Model 38-H Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4

HL Leonard Model 38-H Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4An H. L. Leonard 38 H bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #555 (which I believe dates this to 1968). Normally I would list this as a #4 but it seems a bit slower than most of the 38 H's I have felt and I could see using a #3. 2. 8 ounces on my scale. Used condition with a well tanned grip and faint casting cracks at the ferrules wraps. The reel seat has some cosmetic issues. The ferrules are tight and the rod is

and the standard Bogdan nameplate

Faint hand soiling to the grip

Bright aluminum checks

Beautifully illustrated by Harvey Eckert

I would advise putting a clear wrap on it before fishing

For sale here is a Paul Hermann Trout Model (also known as the Baby Hermann) fly reel in mint

Reel was made by Ian Evans

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market especially with extra spools

Weight - 11

Nice mechanical shape with a pleasing click and no spool wobble

I haven't seen too many of these before

The repaired tip includes a very thin invisible wrap running from guide to guide