For sale here is a rod built by Ted Simroe, legendary rod builder with the H.L. Leonard Rod Company. Model number 3805 -- 8' 3/2 5wt. Serial no. 741. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Straw colored blonde cane. Rich honey colored wraps with black tipping. Bright guides. Ring hook-keeper. The tips are marked one and two for convenience. Bright nickel silver checks. Classic, cigar-style grip 6" in length. The cork is soiled but free of any defects. Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a fine mortised walnut spacer. The Swiss-style ferrules are size 9/64 and 15/64, the fit is perfect. The rod weighs in at 4 1/2 oz. The action is on the medium side of medium-fast, a bit faster than most of Simroe's rods. A solid all-around trout rod with the length and action to adapt to almost any situation. Includes original tan bag with leather tab and tube with fine brass fittings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to acquire one of Mr. Simroe's coveted rods.