HL Leonard Model 87 Dry Fly Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2

HL Leonard Model 87 Dry Fly Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2For sale here is a pre fire H. L. Leonard Model 87 9'6" 3 2 Special Tournament Dry Fly Salmon rod. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length with a slight set in the mid section and a minor set in one of the tip sections. The rod features burgundy wraps with black tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. The rod has been fitted with slightly larger guides to accommodate modern lines. Handsomely swelled butt.

Butt cap stamped "E

Hollowbuilt construction

Most suitable for 8-10 weight lines/rods

serial #4689

The rod is in excellent restored condition

canvas outer bag

The rod is in near mint condition

At the time that I encountered these lovely books I had recently finished a short run of limited edition rods that I considered a tribute to my Leonard roots and was looking to do something different for my next project

Brown wraps with a band of red and brown at the keeper and male ferrules

although slightly bent

built for a #6 line

and numbered #26 of 100 copies of the run