HL Leonard Model 50 1/2 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'6" Bright nickel silver down-locking reel

Bright nickel silver down-locking reel seat over a mortised wood spacer

A very nice classic Hardy

For sale here is a fine bench-made raised pillar trout fly reel made by Ingvar Nilsson of Sweden

Silver perforated foot

Tan bag with Dunsmuir hang tag

HL Leonard Model 50 1/2 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'6" Bright nickel silver down-locking reelFor sale here is a pre fire Leonard Model 50 1 2 bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet, 3 2 for a five weight line, likely made in the early to mid 1920's. The rod is in excellent+ refinished condition (George Guba refinish). All sections are full length and straight. Chinese red wraps over lightly tempered cane. Oxidized guides and tip tops. The butt section ferrule is stamped with the patent date. Handsome swelled butt. Cigar grip 4 3 4" in length has been cleaned