HL Leonard 38L Fly Rod 7' 2/1 #3 2-Piece. 4 Weight This reel has some backing

This reel has some backing on the spool and shows signs of very light use

Described as a 7wt on the tube but would do best a line size down as with most older Orvis rods

With chapters on assessing repairs

Some of the photos show examples of his work

The rod includes the original bag

HL Leonard 38L Fly Rod 7' 2/1 #3 2-Piece. 4 Weight This reel has some backingA HL Leonard model 38L bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 1 tip, built for a #3 line. Serial #8390 which puts the date of manufacture at 1983. 2. 8 ounces. Lawn cast or very lightly used condition. Faint soiling to the grip and minimal brassing to the snake guides. Delicate semi full flexing action. Wheatstraw cane done in a three up node pattern. Olive main wraps with maroon edges at the keeper and male ferrules. The step ferrules are polished bright as