Leonard, H.L. – 9'6" 12-Strip Cedar Spacer, 1800s The Spartan which proceeds this

The Spartan which proceeds this version had a one-piece jaw

bluing throughout

Complete with original Hardy Bros block leather case

The sliding band and cap are over an all cork grip and reel seat that shows minor soiling but remains smooth

black guides and tip tops with bright nickel silver Swiss-style size 12 and 8 ferrules

Leonard, H.L. – 9'6" 12-Strip Cedar Spacer, 1800s The Spartan which proceeds thisDescription Particulars For your consideration is an H. L. Leonard bamboo fly rod from the 1800s with a mortised swelled butt and 12 strip cedar inlaid spacer. This is a 9' 6" three piece for a 5 6 weight line weighing 5. 0 ounces. All sections are full length and straight. This rod is completed with red and green intermediates throughout and has a mortised swelled butt. The rattan grip measures 4 7 8" in length and is well preserved with no issues.