Leonard Catskill 38-3 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 10 Weight Western-style grip with a butternut

Western-style grip with a butternut reel seat spacer

aluminum ring and pocket cap

it has the classic Hawes-style grip which tapers larger toward the front

Maker" and "180" stamped into the underside next to the foot

Leonard Catskill 38-3 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 10 Weight Western-style grip with a butternutA nice HL Leonard 38 3 Catskill Special fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #3 line. Serial #8451. Medium fast action with fine delicate tips (this feels like a great trico rod). Lightly used with some discoloration of the grip and edgewear to the cap and ring seat hardware. The serial number denotes a 1984 manufacture date, the Larry foster period, near the end of the company. The rod is flame treated like the Hunt. 3 up node pattern