HL Leonard Model 65 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 4-Piece Cloth slipcover

Cloth slipcover

Many consider these earlier reels (like this one being sold here) to be far more desirable due to their confined design nature compared to the more contemporary designs with a bit more "bling"

There is a minor hook ding in the mid section

This rod is featured on page 78 of Hoagy Carmichael Jr's fine book

HL Leonard Model 65 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 4-Piece Cloth slipcoverI am suspicious this rod is being passed off as original new cork, post fire stamp, varnish near pristine, hook keeper is stuck in varnish.*** For sale here is an H. L. Leonard Model 65 bamboo rod 7'6" 2 2 5wt. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight though it does have clicking ferrules with both tips. This appears to be a metal to metal fitting problem and shouldn't require the ferrules to be reset. Nice