HL Leonard Model 50-4 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4 dup-review-publication Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

The interior spool width is approximately 1 1/4" and it weighs approximately 14 ounces

There is a very slight difference in the lengths of the two tips (approx

For sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in mint condition

with residual soiling and light ridging

HL Leonard Model 50-4 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4 dup-review-publication Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatA nice H. L. Leonard 50 4 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. 4 oz. Definitely not a D. F. rod, much more of a semi full flexing action. The varnish and wraps are in good condition. A tiny bit of cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The Perfection style stripper would date it to the 1950s. There is some grooving to one side of the snake guide (from a silk line) yet the ferrule fits are tight and the rod is straight.