HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3 7'2" Bright nickel silver up-locking reel

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a zebrawood spacer

These Robichaud reels are super difficult to find on the resale market especially with extra spool

Tan poplin rod bag

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

rather than one to one contact

HL Leonard Model 38L Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #2/3 7'2" Bright nickel silver up-locking reelFor 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