HL Leonard Model 50 1/2 Tournament Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 10' Original bag and labeled tube

Original bag and labeled tube included

a replacement protective cover was put on it

The rotary function is very easy to operate with adjustable tension making wrapping hackle a breeze

This reel has a few speckles of rim rash

although not a perfect specimen

HL Leonard Model 50 1/2 Tournament Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 10' Original bag and labeled tubeFor sale here is an early Leonard Model 50 1 2 Tournament bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet for a 5wt. Two dry fly tips and one wet tip with an agate tip top. The wet tip is 2" shorter than the other rod sections. Excellent overall condition. All sections are full length and reasonably straight. Burgundy wraps with full intermediates. Many of the silks have been re wrapped and there has been a varnish overcoat applied at some time in its life. English style