Leonard Model 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 6'6" The tube is in excellent

The tube is in excellent used condition with a lovely patina

Mechanically the reel is excellent with a smooth pleasing click and the disc to engage and disengage the check works flawlessly

This is one of Bernard's early rods and is exquisitely finished

A salmon fishing classic

and canvas cover

Leonard Model 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 6'6" The tube is in excellentA HL Leonard bamboo fly rod, model 50 5 or 50 6, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 or #6 line. This is a prefire rod with no serial number. Medium fast action. Full original condition, used modestly, with some minor wear to the inner part of the snake guides. Wheatstraw cane done in a three up node pattern. High arch paddlefoot snake guides. The main wraps are light yellow tan with maroon edges at the keeper and male ferrules. No stamp on the butt