HL Leonard Model 50DF Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'10" Blued nickel silver cap and

Blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

The drag as one would expect is smooth and strong with a large range of resistance

Very little use is evidenced

All in all a very unusual rod configuration – if you are a Payne collector this may be one of the only chances to get your hands on such an unusual model

HL Leonard Model 50DF Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'10" Blued nickel silver cap andFor sale here is a Leonard Model 50DF bamboo rod 8 feet for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 508 from the Simroe era. The rod is in excellent overall condition. All sections are full length without repair. There are slight sets in the tip sections, not unusual for a Leonard rod. Medium blonde toned cane complimented nicely by the deep red wraps producing a classic look. Blued guides. Ring hook keeper. Sculpted nickel silver winding check. Cigar grip, the