HL Leonard Model 87 Dry Fly Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 1 Weight The check spring is nice

The check spring is nice and strong and the bridged tensioner works as intended

14 Cork (6 3/4") half wells grip

a nice fast-actioned rod from this classic shop

caught on the Skagit River on a self-made fly pattern now known as the "Drain's 20"

The shorter lengths fish a #5 line and the longer configurations work best as #4

HL Leonard Model 87 Dry Fly Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 1 Weight The check spring is niceFor sale here is a pre fire H. L. Leonard Model 87 9'6" 3 2 Special Tournament Dry Fly Salmon rod. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length with a slight set in the mid section and a minor set in one of the tip sections. The rod features burgundy wraps with black tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. The rod has been fitted with slightly larger guides to accommodate modern lines. Handsomely swelled butt.