Leonard, H.L. – 36L 1.50 oz.

Description Particulars For your consideration is an exceptional all-original H.L. Leonard Model 36L "Fairy Catskill" bamboo fly rod. This was the lightest model made by Leonard and is quite rare to find. This is a 6' 0" two-piece weighing 1.50 ounces. All sections are original full-length and straight. This consists of straw-colored cane with red wraps. The grip measures 5 1/2 inches. The reel seat is adorned by the desirable "wedding band" style slide ring. The tips mic at 0.0450 and 0.0475 and I'm told are close to as fine as can be made. The Swiss-style ferrule is size 7. In my hand, the action is medium and is now the lightest and most wispy wand I have personally held. This post-fire rod has the HLL logo roll stamped on the butt cap although it is not as clearly seen as "Leonard Rod Co. Makers." Serial number 306 dates to approximately 1970 – they implemented serial numbers in 1969. There's a stress crack in the varnish on the wrap of the guide at the female ferrule which h