An absolutely superb HL Leonard 39M-5 fly rod, 7'6", 2-piece, 2-tips for a #5 line. Serial #426 which gives this a 1979 manufacture date. As mint as mint is possible. The original paper and gummed strips are still on the grip with Bob Taylor's initials inked on them, and the whole grip is also covered with heat shrink plastic. Blond cane, 3 up node pattern construction, tan wraps with brown at the ferrules, dark red at the keeper, ferrules, and tip tops. All hardware is oxidized pewter. The keeper is on the wrap flat as well as the lettering "39M-5". Serial #426 is lettered under the keeper wrap. Superb varnish. Curly maple seat. Original bag, original tube, black anodized with brass top and bottom. An exceedingly rare opportunity to pick up a Maxwell period Leonard in the exact condition in which it left the shop and with a clear connection to Bobby Taylor, one of the great makers who would carry forth the Catskill tradition.