HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/1 #5 Gary Howells The blanks were made by

The blanks were made by Tim Zietak and the rod was deftly finished by the late George Guba

This reel was most likely made by Philbrook & Paine before Julius vom Hofe began making similar Leonard-marked reels in the early 1900s

There are also two delamination repair wraps between the first and second guide on the butt section

The foot is perfect

HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/1 #5 Gary Howells The blanks were made byFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard Model 39 bamboo rod. 7'6" in length for a 5 weight line. One tip section remains. Serial number 2379. Built during the Ted Simroe era. The rod weighs 3. 65 oz. and is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. Down locking aluminum reel seat. Deep red wraps with green edge at winding check and male ferrules. The ferrules are 12 64 and the ferrule fit is excellent. Medium action. The cork is only