HL Leonard Model 53 Tournament bamboo rod 10' 3/2 7'11" The rod is in near

The rod is in near mint original condition appearing to have been fished very little if at all

The vise is in excellent used condition and in flawless mechanical shape with only minor cosmetic signs of use

The Garrison-style grip measures 5 3/4"

The action is a swift and smooth medium-fast with wonderful fiberglass feel and delicacy

Serial number 4151 - made in Denmark

HL Leonard Model 53 Tournament bamboo rod 10' 3/2 7'11" The rod is in nearFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 53 Tournament bamboo rod. 10', 3 2. Originally catalogued as 5 3 4 oz. Likely made in the 1940s 1950s. The rod is in very good condition. All of the components, canvas bag, tip tube appear to be original. The rod has received an overcoat of varnish at some point and the varnish remains in very good condition with a few soft spots and bag marks. One tip is 2 1 2" short and has a very slight fishing set.