HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The step ferrules have been

The step ferrules have been re-oxidized to the proper jet black

A small 1/2 cork (1/4") knob cushions the bottom of the rod with the six sides of the bamboo exposed and coated with varnish or epoxy

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

Book is in good condition with dust jacket in poor condition

HL Leonard 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells The step ferrules have beenA 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