Leonard Model 66H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-piece Leonard-branded "Diamondback" graphite fly rod

Leonard-branded "Diamondback" graphite fly rod -- 8' 2-piece rod for a 5 weight line

Two rows of perforations around spool

Includes a 6/0 marking on it and serial number V 303

The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893-1901

For sale here is an incredibly rare Harold S

Leonard Model 66H Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 2-piece Leonard-branded "Diamondback" graphite fly rodAn HL Leonard Model 66H bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. The action is on the faster side of medium. The rod has been excellently refinished with near perfect varnish. The ferrule fits are tight and the rod is nice and straight. Red main raps and black snake guides. Blonde oven tempered cane done in a three up node pattern. Polished step ferrules. The grip is 5 1 2" long and