Leonard Model 66H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-piece The reel is stamped "Appleton

The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893-1901

and just a fantastic piece of fine craftsmanship

The ferrules have been re-set and are wrapped without reference to the lineup marks

Two rows of perforations around spool

For sale here is an incredibly rare Harold S

Leonard Model 66H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-piece The reel is stamped "AppletonAn HL Leonard Model 66H bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. The action is on the faster side of medium. The rod has been excellently refinished with near perfect varnish. The ferrule fits are tight and the rod is nice and straight. Red main raps and black snake guides. Blonde oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. Polished step ferrules. The grip is 5 1 2" long and