Leonard 39-5 H Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 9'9" This was a casting technique

This was a casting technique invented by Charles Ritz

Over-hanging rim with both outer plate edges sporting fine coin-edge knurling

Original reel bag and zippered case

This is the champagne finish model made for the Japanese market and very difficult to find on the resale market

Excellent condition with only very minor marks on the edges

Leonard 39-5 H Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 9'9" This was a casting techniqueA nice H. L. Leonard 39 5 H model fly rod, 7'6', 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. Serial #3787. Weighs 4. 3 ounces. Very good lightly used condition. 3 up node pattern construction and the cane has a wheat straw temper. Light brown main wraps with dark brown edges and dark brown at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. Chrome or stainless snake guides and a ceramic style stripper. The grip is a blunt western style with the mass shifted forward. The