HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/1 #5 Gary Howells The rod features an unvarnished

The rod features an unvarnished tangerine colored glass blank with Chinese red wraps and black tipping

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

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

Aluminum foot and spool

HL Leonard Model 39 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/1 #5 Gary Howells The rod features an unvarnishedFor 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