Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 1-Piece except for the foot

except for the foot

Charles Ritz’ personal tournament reel

Marguerite club on the Quebec north shore

Original bag and tube with tube label in near perfect condition

Smooth and well balanced

Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 1-Piece except for the footAn HL Leonard DF50 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #375. Weighs 4. 1 ounces. Made circa 1979 during the Maxwell period. This was the "standard" model. Medium fast action. Used but in excellent shape. Blonde cane with small three up nodes. The varnish is in excellent plus condition. No brassing to the pewter color oxidation on the step ferrules. The main wraps are a light yellow with an extra edge of burgundy