HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3

HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3For sale here is a H. L. Leonard Model 38L bamboo rod. 7 feet with two sections and two tips. Serial # 1081, made around 1970. Weight is 2 5 8 oz. with a softer action for a DT2 or WF3 line. Perfect for fishing little spring runs and small streams where delicate presentation is essential. The size 10 ferrule makes this is a scarce light line 7ft. post fire model as most were made size with a 11 (or larger) ferrules in the model 38 and heavier 38H. Red

it has a 3 1/4" diameter and a 1

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with a fine wooden spacer

The bag is original

The brass tube hardware (also shop-made) is heavy-duty

The casting ability of the rods and attention to detail that they put into each rod is mind-blowing

The rod features mildly tempered cane

with the line and backing

This reel was made exclusively for Sage by Hardy Bros

since 1869"

A large arbor design gives the angler over 1 foot of line retrieve per revolution

I like the disc drag on this reel a lot

one of John's most popular rod models