Leonard Salmon Rod 9' 4/2 #8/9 1 Weight Impregnated bamboo in 3-up node

Impregnated bamboo in 3-up node pattern construction

the rod flexes all the way down to the small swell

The reel seat is cork with a slide band and nickle silver pocket cap

Blonde cane with a 3-up node pattern

A Flyfisher's Classic Library limited edition

Leonard Salmon Rod 9' 4/2 #8/9 1 Weight Impregnated bamboo in 3-up nodeA very rare and unusual HL Leonard salmon rod, 9', 4 piece, 2 tip built for a #8 9 line. Serial #840, which suggests a 1969 or 1970 manufacture date. The rod sections measure out to 27 1 2" which helps it packs up into a very transportable size. On the faster side of most Leonard actions. The overall condition is very good and fishable. No varnish issues and good ferrule fits. Blonde cane in three up node pattern construction. Wrapped in a honey tan