HL Leonard Model 50 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6

HL Leonard Model 50 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6For sale here is an interesting post fire H. L. Leonard Model 50 bamboo rod 8' 3 2 for a 5 or 6 weight line. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight as well as void of any repairs. The rod bears all of the characteristics of a "Hunt" rod. Though not quite as dark as the Hunts usually are, it is certainly darker than the typical Leonard. Without a serial number or hangtag, it is difficult to verify. The

Super Z style ferrules which are oxidized pewter

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never used

Slightly soiled blunt cigar grip with all cork seat and aluminum ring and pocket cap

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Lake Taupo F3 model fly reel - 3 1/2" diameter

T41 stamped by the reel foot

this would be excellent with your favorite Glenn Brackett era rod with a 4 weight line

For sale here we have a few spools of vintage Belding Corticelli #3030 (dark brown) silk winding thread

High arch guides show minimal wear

Flamed cane in three up node pattern

The reel seat is a bright downlocking screw lock commercially made with whitworth-style threads and a re-cut and re-knurled nut

made by Hardy in England