HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'9" The Sweetgrass logo is laser

The Sweetgrass logo is laser engraved on the butt cap

This model was one of the three special rods Payne began offering in the 1950's

An excellent Edwards quad fly rod refinished by the late Sam Carlson

Nickel silver cap and ring reel set over a mortised butternut spacer

The varnish on the script as well as the guide wraps is also in excellent condition

HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'9" The Sweetgrass logo is laserFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard Hunt Model 51 5 bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet, 3 2, for a 5 weight line. This rod comes from shortly after Tom Maxwell's tenure during the Larry Foster era, circa 1982. Serial number 8290. The rod is in excellent original condition, all sections are full length and straight. There are a few very minor use marks in the varnish. Beautiful red wraps over moderately tempered cane. Deep purple tipping at the winding check, male