HL Leonard Model 50M-5 Maxwell-Era Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 3 Weight 3 up node construction

3 up node construction

For sale here is a William Mills & Son tackle booklet from 1925

The simple coin-edge knurl around the top allows for easy removal and the cork itself has been lightly impregnated with a special silicone/parafin mix that will help keep the ferrules lubricated

nice straight rod sections

The rod is in near mint condition with light wear to the cork

HL Leonard Model 50M-5 Maxwell-Era Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 3 Weight 3 up node constructionFor sale here is a Maxwell era H. L. Leonard Model 50M 5 bamboo rod. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Serial no. 552. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. There is a very small nick in the varnish near the last guide below the ferrule on the mid section. The rod features blonde, straw colored cane. The wraps are a transparent honey color with burgundy and honey colored tipping at the winding check and tip tops. The ferrule wraps are a dark chestnut