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A HL Leonard model 39H bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2-piece, 2-tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #1987 which puts the manufacture date at 1974. 4 ounces. The rod appears to be lawn cast with one tip only. There is just the faintest hint of brassing to the inner guide. Everything appears factory mint. The rod feels a bit faster than most Leonards of the period. Blond oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. 326 red wraps with purple and red edges at the keeper and ferrules. Good varnish and the rod is factory straight. The grip is 5 1/2" in length and turned to a medium to bluntish cigar. The reel seat is a downlocking square thread screwlock to a nickel silver pocket cap that is stamped "The HL Leonard Rod Co, Makers". The rod packs into the original yellow poplin bag with a stiffener and tube.