HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight 295 of Jeff's book)

295 of Jeff's book)

The rod was repaired by Orvis most likely at the female ferrule

The original satin bag is in excellent condition

For sale here is a classic R

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight 295 of Jeff's book)For sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod. 9', 3 2. Weighs 5 3 4 oz. Grip length is 5 1 4". Likely made in the early 1940s. Rod is in excellent refinished condition. There are a few small chips in the varnish. All original hardware. Patent date on butt section female ferrule. Rich red wraps with full intermediates in black. Agate stripper and tip tops. Aluminum up locking reel seat with butternut spacer. Good ferrule