HL Leonard Model 40H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7

HL Leonard Model 40H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7An HL Leonard model 40H bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Serial #3193 and weighing 4. 9 ounces on my scale. Built circa 1976. Used but good condition. Slow medium action. Full length with the original ferrule plug. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern construction. Brown wraps with dark brown edges. Ceramic stripper and chrome snake guides. 6 1 2" deeply sculpted western style grip with a hidden pocket cap. Uplocking

For sale here is a not often seen Payne fiberglass rod made by South Bend

It comes with its original bag and tube as well as cork and brass ferrule plugs

and backing

Comes with contemporary Hardy reel case

Four chamois leather pockets stamped "Strong / Medium / Fine / Points" for your various leaders

Brookes' fish carvings are outrageously fantastic and this one is no exception

Used but in very good condition

Line Weight: 12-15wt

and on its strongest setting I would put it up against the heaviest salmon

as well as a chunk of ferrule wax he included in the initial sale

Silk marker ribbon

Uplocking screw-lock with a walnut barrel spacer that has been polished