HL Leonard Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 4 Weight first English edition

first English edition

and then the original owner's name

This rod is an absolute classic among Heddon fans and bamboo enthusiast in general

Limited edition of 1950 copies

Clear agate stripper and tip-tops

HL Leonard Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 4 Weight first English editionA nice HL Leonard bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels to me like a #5. Medium slow action, and it might fish a #6 as well. Original seat and grip but the rod has been re wrapped and re varnished and the guides and tip tops have been replaced. The re wrap looks like 326 red and the rod has the Catskill style signature wraps and full intermediates. The stripping guide looks to be a replacement and there are black iron stains from