HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 3-piece Hardy's were approached by an

Hardy's were approached by an extraordinarily flamboyant Frenchman

You won't find a better rod for the price

A cortland line sticker is affixed to the backplate

Serial #8077

ring style hook keeper

HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 3-piece Hardy's were approached by anA 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