HL Leonard Model 41 (Catskill) Bamboo Rod (pre-fire) 8' 3/2 #3 6' The hammer handle grip is

The hammer handle grip is in wonderful condition

The simple click pawl can be easily converted for use as either a right or left hand wind reel

For sale here is a 3 1/2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel from the pre-WWII era that belonged to the late Catskill fly tying greats

Swift and with some backbone though it also possesses the finesse and feel to fish small dries

The Model 801610 is not addressed in Stein & Schaaf's Dickerson book

HL Leonard Model 41 (Catskill) Bamboo Rod (pre-fire) 8' 3/2 #3 6' The hammer handle grip isFor sale here is a pre fire HL Leonard Model 41 bamboo rod, a super rare model with very fine tips as compared to the more typical Model 40. 8' 3 2 for a 3 weight line. Most likely from the 1930s 1940s era. The rod weighs 3 1 4 oz. and remains in very good condition with original bag and tube. All sections are full length. Of the two tips one has a set in it. All other sections are adequately straight. Gorgeous cap and ring reel seat over butternut