HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 6'4" and large trout are common

and large trout are common

Makers" in cartouche and "Tournament" on the backside

though all materials are original to the volume and there is no insect damage as is sometimes found

barely noticeable to the naked eye

-- "It is gorgeous

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 6'4" and large trout are commonFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod. 9', 3 2. Weighs 5 3 4 oz. Grip length is 5 1 4". Likely made in the early 1940s. Rod is in excellent refinished condition. There are a few small chips in the varnish. All original hardware. Patent date on butt section female ferrule. Rich red wraps with full intermediates in black. Agate stripper and tip tops. Aluminum up locking reel seat with butternut spacer. Good ferrule