Leonard, H.L. – Catskill, Four-Piece, 4 Wt.

Description Particulars For your consideration is a very rare, H.L. Leonard Catskill four-piece Tournament bamboo fly rod in original condition. This pre-fire rod is in exceptional shape. This is an 8' 0" four-piece for a 4-weight line weighing 3.75 oz. All sections are full-length and straight.The four-piece Model 76 or "Western Saddle Rod" was introduced in the catalog in the 1950s, this rod was built before 1926. Prior to the 1950s, rods in this configuration were labeled as a model 76 or 76L. The writing below the red Catskill stamp on the tag of this listing, where the model is usually written, reads W. Mills or W.M.O. (William Mills Order). These were rods ordered from the Mills store and not directly from Leonard. I have consulted with multiple Leonard enthusiasts and this is the earliest of the 4-piece Leonards they have seen.This rod has amber wraps and Leonard olive green wraps at the ferrules tipped deep red. A subtle swelled butt proceeds the 4 1/2" grip. The cork dis