HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'2" It was made in 1973

It was made in 1973 and has ruby wraps with black signature wraps and tipping at HK

No script appears on the rod but the tube has a sticker with Walt's script noting it's a Prototype Browntone

For sale here is a Wright & McGill Granger Special Model 8642 - 8'6 3/2 for a 5wt line

It measures 8 1/2" in length with the brass head measuring 2"

"stick-slip" movement is almost eliminated

HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'2" It was made in 1973For sale here is a HL Leonard Model 39 bamboo rod 7 1 2 feet, 2 2 for a 5wt line. Excellent plus condition. Serial #1491 from the early 1970s. All sections are full length and straight. Cigar grip, all cork reel seat with pocketed cap and ring. Red silk wraps with green edging at the keeper and ferrules. Includes original yellow bag with wooden stiffener and original aluminum tube with brass fittings. The rod weighs 3 3 8 oz. Ferrule size is 12 64.