HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight On the medium side of

On the medium side of medium fast action

Hank Roberts was an innovator in the fly-fishing business and pioneered the practice of having flies tied outside of the U

Excellent overall condition

The rod weighs 7 3/8 oz

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight On the medium side ofFor 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