George Guba "Leonard 39-5" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

George Guba "Leonard 39-5" Model Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5A George Guba "Leonard 39 5" Model Bamboo Fly Rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. 3. 6 ounces. Looks to be in mint condition with no wear to the inner guides or any other signs of use that I could find. Medium fast to fast action. The cane is done in a light flame, about two shades lighter than the Leonard "Hunt" models. The shaft is lettered "L. H. #39 7 1 2" 5W, by George Guba '05", and then the original owner's name. 3 up node pattern

This is ultimate steelhead and light salmon reel for single handed rods

this reel was made somewhere between 1924-1931

Comes with the original bag and tube with Thomas decal in wonderful shape

although it's missing its two interior dividers that the handle slides into

Two-screw latch plate with a heavy-duty and reversible U-shaped nickel silver line guard

Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a mortised tiger maple spacer

Richly flamed cane

and I can find no blemishes

Spool diameter is 2

Reasonable offers are encouraged

For sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 8 foot bamboo rod - serial #62319 made in 1971

The rod is in excellent original condition and comes with its original bag and tube