HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" The medium-fast action is best

The medium-fast action is best suited for a six weight line

very nice audible click incoming

This is one of Joe's highly regarded bench made reels

George-style fly reel

The ring hook-keeper has been slightly bent out of shape

HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'3" The medium-fast action is bestFor sale here is a pre fire H. L. Leonard Model 50DF 8' 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception. The top guide of the butt section was re wrapped expertly by South Creek Ltd. (Mike Clark). All sections are full length and straight. Mildly tempered cane with transparent caramel colored wraps. Blued guides and tip tops save the stripping guide. Swelled butt with a ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check.