HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods TItanium construction -- completely corrosion

TItanium construction -- completely corrosion proof

Designed to hold a #7 or #8 with ~275 yards of 20lb backing

The ferrules are size 24/64 and 15/64 with a nice tight fit

and tip-top (the small signature wrap above the inscription on the rod is black with caramel tipping)

HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods TItanium construction -- completely corrosionA nice Maxwell period HL Leonard model 39DF 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. Serial number #435, with a manufacture date circa 1979. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Medium fast, dry fly action. Lightly used condition with some very light soiling to the gip and some oxidation loss to the cap and ring, but that's about it. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit perfectly. The rod has the Leonard