HL Leonard Model 65L bamboo rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5

HL Leonard Model 65L bamboo rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5For sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 65L bamboo rod. 7'6, 2 2 for a 4 5wt. 3 3 8oz. Grip 5. 1". Likely made in the 1940s. Good condition but could use a restoration. All original and full length. Good ferrule fit. Varnish has worn off on one tip 4th guide from the bottom no splinters or delamination though. Female ferrule needs a re wrap. One tip has a slight fishing set. Bag stiffener. Original bag and tube.

This is a rare offering

John calls it the Model 8026 Guide - 8'0" 2/2 for a 6 weight line

and one a bit beefier for the bigger flies and for when the winds pick up

Springs could be replacements or just tweaked by a prior owner

For sale here is a near mint condition Douglas Duck Model 209E bamboo rod - 7'9 2/2 for a 5-6 weight

The finish appears more like the "leaded" finish rather than the typical dark enamel finish (but it's not)

For sale here is a Phillipson 8' EF80 Registered Epoxite 3M glass rod in excellent+ condition

The rod weighs 2 1/2 oz

Garry Mills of Mill Tackle [Former Assembly Manager of J W Young & Sons Ltd] has handled the reel and also believes it to be an example of the missing No

Weight 10

Size 2 (diameter 2 5/8" pillar to pillar)

Included is the original bag with Graywolf tag and the original labeled tube