HL Leonard Model 40H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'6" lighter color variety

lighter color variety

The rod backs into an all-brass tube

Professionally engraved initials appear on winding plate

which is very rare for these reels

HL Leonard Model 40H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'6" lighter color varietyAn HL Leonard model 40H bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #7 line. Serial #3193 and weighing 4. 9 ounces on my scale. Built circa 1976. Used but good condition. Slow medium action. Full length with the original ferrule plug. Blonde cane done in a three up node pattern construction. Brown wraps with dark brown edges. Ceramic stripper and chrome snake guides. 6 1 2" deeply sculpted western style grip with a hidden pocket cap. Uplocking