HL Leonard Mel Kreiger's Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 8'3" The line guide is oriented

The line guide is oriented for right hand retrieve but this reel can also be fished as left hand retrieve without utilizing the line guide

The varnish is in flawless condition and there is no sign of wear or use at the ferrules or guides

Johnson Publishing Co

Ferrule plug included

For sale here we have a Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" fly reel and spare spool

HL Leonard Mel Kreiger's Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 8'3" The line guide is orientedFor sale here is a very unique opportunity to acquire a nice Leonard rod from circa 1920 which was owned by the great Mel Kreiger. The rod came to me from Mel's widow, Fanny. It's a 9 foot rod, 3 section, 2 tip hexagonal rod of Catskills taper design, having snake guides and agate stripping guide and tip tops. The tips comes in their separate tube case. The ferrules bear the patent numbers "Pat. Sept. 3. 1878" and "Pat. Oct. 26. 75". The reel seat is