HL Leonard Model 48 Bamboo Rod with Payne Silks 7' 3/2 #4 11'3" circa 1982

circa 1982

The cork is only slightly soiled

There are minor easily mendable sets in the two full length tips as well as the mid section

But it possesses the same absolutely amazing crisp power as the original

Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel and spare spool with removable back cover

HL Leonard Model 48 Bamboo Rod with Payne Silks 7' 3/2 #4 11'3" circa 1982For sale here is an original post fire Leonard Model 48 bamboo rod 7 feet 3 2 for a 4 wt line. Mint unfished condition. Serial #1339. The rod weighs 3 oz. All sections are full length and straight. What makes this rod scarce is the fact that it was originally wrapped with Payne silks. There was a small batch of rods similar to this one that were sold through Bob Corsetti's catalog a number of years ago. Cap and ring seat with butternut spacer.