Leonard Model 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 3-piece and a black aluminum tube

and a black aluminum tube with brass fittings and the maker's data stamp affixed to it

The 8550C series follows the Charlton configurable approach

The reel comes with the original and very old box with a $15 (

Flamed cane done in a two opposed node pattern

Comes with a nice aftermarket leather case

Leonard Model 39-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 3-piece and a black aluminum tubeAn HL Leonard model 39 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #1936 with a manufacture date of 1974. 3. 8 ounces. Excellent used condition with some modest cosmetic cracking at the ferrule wraps and wear to the inner snake guides. Medium action with what feels to me like a faster butt and more moderate tips. Blonde oven temper cane done in a three up node pattern. The wraps are 326 red with additional edges of green