HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'3" These rods make precise accurate

These rods make precise accurate casts with just a few feet of line and the leader

The reel seat consists of a handsome cap and ring over what looks to be a maple spacer

The gold script remains in flawless condition

Edward Vom Hofe (EVH) 1935 Fishing Tackle Catalog:

Lightweight reel

HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'3" These rods make precise accurateFor 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.