HL Leonard Model 4099 Tournament bamboo rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 12' The placement of the latter

The placement of the latter patent info in the ebonite surrounding the on/off switch has not been seen by my eyes before

one a later addition made by Glenn Brackett

Wrapped yellow with no edges

The modified full wells grip is quite unique and very comfortable in the hand

1) Mailing label (later-era)

HL Leonard Model 4099 Tournament bamboo rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 12' The placement of the latterFor sale here is an early H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 4099 Tournament bamboo rod. 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 or 6wt. 4 1 2oz. Very good + condition. All original and full length, straight rod sections. Probably made in the 1930s 40s. Early patent dates on the female ferrules.