HL Leonard Model 39 Tournament Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Bengt is among the best

Bengt is among the best in the world at working on these reels

having only been fished once

The sideplates have been wiped with an oil at some time

also of NY

Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautiful maple spacer

HL Leonard Model 39 Tournament Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Bengt is among the bestFor sale here is a pre fire Leonard Model 39 Tournament bamboo rod 8 feet for a 5 weight line. The rod is in near mint restored condition. Ted Simroe performed the restoration. There is one invisible wrap on one of the tips, covering what appears to be a scarf. All sections are full length. Cap and ring over a butternut insert. Includes original bag and tube. Rod weighs 3 7 8 oz. Ferrules are 9 64 and 14 64.