Leonard Model 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 9'2" Aluminum construction with ebonite side

Aluminum construction with ebonite side plates

The tube is housed in a heavy black cotton cover with an adjustable drawstring and paisley piping at the bottom to match the rod bag

"Tournament" is stamped on the pocket

The rod was beautifully restored by Tim Zietak and remains in excellent condition with the only issue being a slight set in one of the tips

Full wells grip is soiled but free of ridging and hook gouges

Leonard Model 39-5 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 9'2" Aluminum construction with ebonite sideA nice HL Leonard Model 39 5 fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 line. Serial #2401 which dates the rod to 1974. 3. 7 ounces. The action is a tad on the slowish side of medium. Lightly used, with some soiling to the grip and a bit of cosmetic cracking at the ferrule wraps but little wear to the interior of the guides (and none on one tip). Wrapped 326 red with a green and red band at the keeper and male ferrules. The varnish is good but