HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3 7'2" baking about 100 reel seats

baking about 100 reel seats in the tempering oven to achieve this light caramelized color

Canada by Norm McDonald and Perkins tried without success to get McDonald to make reels for the Orvis company's special clients

For sale here is a Pflueger Medalist 1496 fly reel in excellent++ condition

The spool width is 7/8"

Tan poplin rod bag

HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3 7'2" baking about 100 reel seatsFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard Model 38L bamboo rod. 7 feet with two sections and two tips. Serial # 1081, made around 1970. Weight is 2 5 8 oz. with a softer action for a DT2 or WF3 line. Perfect for fishing little spring runs and small streams where delicate presentation is essential. The size 10 ferrule makes this is a scarce light line 7ft. post fire model as most were made size with a 11 (or larger) ferrules in the model 38 and heavier 38H. Red