HL Leonard 50-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 [SALE PENDING] 2-Piece. 4 Weight The leather case is also

The leather case is also in pristine condition

The reel foot is bent at both ends but can be straightened

The reel comes in an original Vom Hofe leather case

a limited production run of 250 reels

The grip is soiled but free of ridging

HL Leonard 50-5 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 [SALE PENDING] 2-Piece. 4 Weight The leather case is alsoAn H. L. Leonard "Standard" 50 5 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line Serial. #81139. 4. 3 ounces. 1981 manufacture date. Near mint condition and I suspect the rod has been lawn cast only. A faint casting crack at one of the ferrule wraps is the only evidence of use I could find. Fast dry fly action. I also suspect this rod may date to the end of the Maxwell period at Leonard, as the reel seat has the caramelized varnish that I