Hiram Luis Leonard, Master Rod-BuiZder '1831 - …

1 Hiram Luis leonard , Master Rod-BuiZder '1831 - 1907H. L. leonard -Rod "I made my first rod in Bangor, Me. Materialused was ash and lancewood. Imade it for my ownuse, not intending to make a business of , however, sent it to BradfordAnthony of Boston who kept a sporting goods house,being advised to do so by a friend of theirs."Their salesman said, 'The man who made thatrod understood the business and ought to be ableto make split bamboo rods.'"I had never seen one, he showed me two; Iexamined them; he asked me if I could make , 'Yes, and better than those.' I commenced making them from that date -- opened myshop in two rooms on Main Street in Bangor --worked alone at first, was there about a year,then moved into Strickland's block on the bridge,hired one man at first.

2 As business increased,6 or 7."Stayed there three years then moved to Dow'sblock on Hammond Street. Employed 11 men, 1 woman."In 1881, removed from Bangor to Central Valley, , built factory which was moved in 1899 topresent site."The rods I first saw were in four strips butin splitting up the bamboo I found where it wasburnt there were weak places, so made the rodsin six strips, the first ever made, and from thevery commencement the demand has been so greatfor the leonard rod that I have not been able tofully supply it."My rods took the first prize at Vienna,London, and at the world's fair, Philadelphia,and in all contests for fly, or bait casting, theylead the world."Hirman LewisLeonard, 1905 RODSThe H. L. leonard Baby Catskill RodsLeonard has met the ever increasing demand for lighterand lighter tackle by producing these superb, extremelydelicate #37L is the "ultimate" in lighttackle -- weighing only 1 oz.

3 , while the #38H is fastbecoming our most popular rod. Although the #38H at2-3/8 oz. will effortlessly cast a dry fly over fiftyfeet, we do not believe that these rods are idealunder all fishing conditions. Yet, when low-waterconditions do exist later in the season, these rodscome into their own, and even a medium-sized troutplayed on one of these rods is perhaps the greatestthrill in the world of fishing. All rods come withtwo tips, aluminum case, and cloth -- 2 piece, 6 ft., 1 line -- DT3F37 ACM -- 2 piece, 6 ft., 1-1/2 to 1-5/8 line -- DT4F37DF (Dry Fly) -- 2 piece, 6 ft., 1-7/8 to 2-1/8 line -- DT4F38L -- 2 piece, 7 ft., 1-3/4 to 2 line -- DT3F38 ACM -- 2 piece, 7 ft., 2-1/8 to 2-3/8 ozRecommended line -- DT4F38H -- 2 piece, 7 ft., 2-3/8 to 2-3/4 line -- DT4FH.

4 L. leonard Wet Fly and Nymph RodsFor the special needs of the wet fly and nymph fisher-man, leonard offers these medium action fly rods. Allrods come with two tips, aluminum case, and cloth same unique skill and craftsmanship that made theLeonard rod so famous is still present at the Leonardfactory tradition of uncompromisingquality, blended with superb hand work, is a matterof pride, and this is reflected in every item thatbears the leonard -- 3 piece, 7-1/2 ft., 3-1/8 to 3-5/8 line -- DT5F65L -- 2 piece, 7-1/2 ft., 3-1/8 to 3-5/8 line -- DT5F66L -- 2 piece, 8 ft., 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 line -- DT6 FThe H. L. leonard 3 Piece Dry Fly RodsThese rods are still the all time favorites -- builtwith enough power for the long cast, yet sensitiveas only a leonard can be.

5 From the #48DF at #4099-1/2DF at 5 oz. you will find the same" leonard Action" that makes trout fishing a moreenjoyable and a more challenging sport. All rodscome with two tips, aluminum case, and cloth -- 3 piece, 7 ft., 3 to 3-1/2 line -- DT4F49DF -- 3 piece, 7-1/2 ft., 3-3/4 to 4 line -- DT5F50DF -- 3 piece, 8 ft., 3-7/8 to 4-1/2 line -- DT6F50 "HUNT" DF -- 3 piece, 8 ft., 4-1/4 to 4-5/8 variation of the popular #50DF witha more powerful butt, oxidizedmountings, and darkened bamboo tominimize action isslightly faster than the line -- DT6F4099DF -- 3 piece, 8 ft., 4-1/2 to 5 line -- DT7F4099-1/2 -- 3 piece, 8-1/2 ft., 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 line -- DT8FH. L. leonard Bass and Western RodsLeonard designed these rods to fill two vital is "Bass Bugging", where extra power is neededto drive bulky bugs and poppers.

6 The other isfishing the large western rivers where long castsare a must, and wind is often a problem. All rodscome with two tips, aluminum case, and cloth -- 3 piece, 9 ft., 5-3/4 to 6-1/2 line -- DT8F86 -- 3 piece, 9 ft., 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 line -- WF9F52 -- 3 piece, 9-1/2 ft., 6-1/2 to 7 line -- WFlOFH. L. leonard Salmon Dry Fly (SDF) RodsIn keeping with today's trend toward lighter salmontackle, leonard offers several light salmon rods provide the power necessary to cast dryflies without fatigue, and you can now enjoy hoursof "easy" fishing. For the salt water fly fisher-man, all leonard SDF rods are available withstainless steel guides and tip tops for minimalmaintenance in your bonefish, tarpon, and rods come with two tips, detachableextension butt, aluminum case, and cloth L.

7 leonard 2 Piece Dry Fly RodsFor those who desire a two piece rod, leonard hasdesigned these rods in the more popular incorporate the same " leonard Action" thatis found in the three piece rods of the rods come with two tips, aluminumcase, and cloth -- 2 piece, 7-1/2 ft., 3-1/2 to 4-1/4 line -- DT5F66 -- 2 piece, 8 ft., 3-7/8 to 4-3/8 line -- DT6F66-1/2 -- 2 piece, 8-1/2 ft., 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 line -- DT7F4099-1/2 SDF -- 3 piece, 8-1/2 ft., 5-3/4 to 6 line -- WF9F51 SDF -- 3 piece, 9 ft., 6-5/8 to 7 line -- WF9F86 SDF -- 3 piece, 9 ft., 7-1/4 to 7-5/8 line -- WFlOF52 SDF -- 3 piece, 9-1/2 ft., 7-1/4 to 7-3/4 line -- WF10F88 SDF -- 3 piece, 10 ft., 8 to 9 line -- WF8I69 SDF -- 3 piece, 10-1/2 ft., 9-3/8 to 9-5/8 line -- WF8 IThe H. L. leonard "Hunt" Pattern Salmon RodA powerful salmon rod for fishing big waters with fliesas large as a #2 double hook.

8 Of the various 10-1/2ft. rods we offer, this is the most popular. Thebamboo is stained and the mountings oxidized for arich, reflection-proof rod has a largereel seat to accommodate big capacity reels. Twotips, middle, butt, and extension grip with rubberbutton are packed in a cloth bag and aluminum -- 3 piece, 10-1/2 ft., 10-1/2 to 11-1/2 line -- leonard Double-Handed Salmon RodA rod designed specifically for early season fishingon large, heavy water, where salmon weigh up tosixty extra-powerful rod is a "must"on such rivers as the Restigouche and GrandCascapedia in Canada, and the larger rivers of theBritish Isles or Scandinavia. The rod comes withtwo tips, and is packed in an aluminum case andheavy canvas bag. Other patterns are availableonspecial order -- 3 piece, 12-1/2 ft.

9 , 16-1/2 to 17-1/2 line -- WF11 IThe H. L. leonard "Greased Line" Salmon RodThis double-handed salmon rod was designed for fishinglarger rivers when the water is very low. This styleof fishing was developed as the late Wood, andis known as "greased-line" fishing. This rod islightweight yet powerful enough to cast sparselytied low water flies great distances. The rod comeswith two tips, and is packed in an aluminum case andheavy canvas bag. Other patterns are available onspecial order Available on H. L. leonard RodsRods may be ordered with leonard 's patented "square-thread" screw-lock reel seat, sliding band reelseat, or cork reel seat. All Baby Catskill rodsnormally are mounted with slide band reel seats,while our Dry Fly rods normally are mounted withscrew-lock reel is no charge for thisoption, nor is there any additional charge foroxidized ferrules, lettering on rods, specialcolored windings or tipping.

10 Engraving of butt-caps, rod cases, reels, etc., can be supplied ata small additional charge. If you are unableto find the perfect rod for you among our manypatterns, remember that the H. L. leonard RodCompany has been supplying "special" rods forindividual customers since Hiram L. leonard builthis first fly rod in 1869. We will be happy tobuild "your rod" to your specifications as aspecial write for estimates on anysuch H. L. leonard Repair FacilitiesLeonard has long recognized the need for a superiorfacility to repair and refinish split-bamboo the number of Master rod-builders hasdecreased over the past fifty years, leonard hasfound itself the sole company in the world thathas the capability of replacing broken joints,straightening rods, repairing or replacing ferrules,refinishing and completely reconditioning any custom,split-bamboo cannot, of course, replacejoints on impregnated rods.