HL Leonard Model 39 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 2-Piece or at least a different

or at least a different original handle placement

The upper rim of the ring is slightly bent out of place where it was originally soldered

For sale here is a 8’6" 3/2 F

The grip is 6 1/2" long and done in a full wells configuration

No spindle play

HL Leonard Model 39 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5/6 2-Piece or at least a differentAn HL Leonard model 39 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Weighs 4 ounces on my scale. Serial #1013 putting the date of manufacture circa 1968 or 1969. Medium action. Modest use with some hand soiling to the grip, cosmetic casting cracks to the ferrule wraps, and some brassing to the inner part of the snake guides. There are some marks on the screwlock nut where pliers were used to loosen it. Butternut color cane