From the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans:
For sale here is a 9 foot H.L. Leonard bamboo rod. Pre-fire era. Made before 1925 due to the "Leonard & Mills Co." stamping on the butt cap. All German silver cap and ring reel seat. Full intermediate wraps. The rod overall is in excellent++ restored condition. The rod weighs 4 3/4 oz. Size 16/64 and 10/64 ferrules with a good fit. Casts a DT5 or WF6 nicely with medium slow to medium action. Complete with original bag and tube.