Your Cart is Empty
HL Leonard Model 40 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5
$ 1,700
VFT1471
For sale here is an H.L. Leonard Model 40 -- 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial #2171, made in the early 1970's. The rod is in excellent+ condition, all sections are full length and straight.
Dark straw colored cane with bright red wraps. Emerald green and red tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Deeply blued guides. Bronzed ring hook keeper. Handsome swelled butt. Garrison-style grip 6" in length with moderate soiling. Aluminum down-locking reel seat over a butternut spacer with a nickel silver butt cap. A bit of varnish ran down onto the butt cap. The step-down ferrules are size 13/64 with a great fit. The rod weighs an even 4 oz. The action is on the medium side of medium fast thanks in part to the swelled butt. A great dry fly rod, capable of considerable delicacy and finesse. Includes original bag with dowel stiffener and original labeled tube with brass fittings.
- ◄
Shipping Information
- We ship at cost to the buyer and in the majority of cases do so via UPS with full insurance and signature. There are cheaper options but our experience has been that you get what you pay for and that it's not worth taking risks when shipping what are often one-of-a-kind items. Your shipping estimate will be calculated at checkout and if you have any questions please contact us. Please note the buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or fees that may levied. Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible.
- ◄
Other Terms
- Unless otherwise noted, all items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days upon receipt. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.