HL Leonard Model 39-H Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 8’5” Snake guides and tip tops

Snake guides and tip tops are "Snake Brand"

The brass winding plate features the rod-in-hand logo and the straight line "Hardy Pat / Perfect Reel" stamp

14 cork western-style fore grip and 4 1'2" bottom grip with a red rubber button

"This is a classic and I often wonder if Skues knew it would be when he set pen to paper

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HL Leonard Model 39-H Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 8’5” Snake guides and tip topsA nice H. L. Leonard model 39 H bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #2847 (1974 75). The rod weighs 3. 8 ounces on my scale. Medium fast action. The 38 H and 39 H were the most popular of the Leonard red wrap line. Very light use, with mild hand soiling to the grip and just the start of some wear to the snake guides. The rod is straight and ferrule fits are as original. Blonde cane, varnished, and done in a three up