HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods "The Dickerson 8014" and serial

"The Dickerson 8014" and serial number "80-6-99" are lettered on the butt on successive flats

Model number FL-685LSS

and tip-top (the small signature wrap above the inscription on the rod is black with caramel tipping)

The reverse half wells grip measures 6" in length with mild soiling

The ferrules are size 24/64 and 15/64 with a nice tight fit

HL Leonard Model 39-5 DF Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods "The Dickerson 8014" and serialA nice Maxwell period HL Leonard model 39DF 5 bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 line. Serial number #435, with a manufacture date circa 1979. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Medium fast, dry fly action. Lightly used condition with some very light soiling to the gip and some oxidation loss to the cap and ring, but that's about it. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrules fit perfectly. The rod has the Leonard