HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3

HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3An HL Leonard model 38L bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 line. Serial #1532 (1972 manufacture date). The rod weighs 2. 6 ounces on my scale. Mint condition, pin straight as straight from the Leonard shop. The action is on the slowish side but delicate due to the fine tips. The original owner's name is inked on the rod. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern. 326 red wraps with an extra band of green and red at the keeper and

The ferrule plug looks to be fossilized ivory

marked “E

The original grip measures 7" in length with mild soiling and light ridging throughout

domed ebonite handle

but the rest of the reel is pristine

The seat is stamped "Aroner

For sale here is a Ari 't Hart Rio Orbigo F2 fly reel in near mint condition

with a silver foot

but is in excellent condition on the rest of the rod

including some scrapes and dings along the edge of the frame edge near where it meets the spool

and paperwork included

1 9/16" spool width