HL Leonard Model 38H Bamboo Rod 6'10" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer One of the tip tops

One of the tip tops is slightly misshapen but this is of no concern

Looks like it would take a #4 weight forward or double taper line

one tip has a clear wrap on a cracked node between the bottom two guides

The rod features mildly tempered cane

The bright spar varnish is in excellent condition and the rod has handsome

HL Leonard Model 38H Bamboo Rod 6'10" 2/2 #4 Gary Siemer One of the tip topsFor sale here is a special one of a kind H. L. Leonard Model 38H bamboo rod from the 1980s. The rod is in excellent original condition showing only light wear. The rod was intended to be 7' though there was a measuring mistake at the Leonard factory and it ended up being 6'10". Not wanting to reject the rod for this issue only, an appropriate tube and bag were made. The rod was sold by William Mills as a "Special" 38H. A letter of provenance from Ted