HL Leonard "Centennial" Commemorative Bamboo Rod from 1981 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Mechanically the reel is in

Mechanically the reel is in superb condition with an extremely smooth winding operation

The step ferrules are wrapped all the way to the shoulders of the males and to the welts of the females

It has built-in Centerline Gauge that let's you instantly align and put your hook dead center in the vise's jaws

The original 3" long smooth brass foot is unblemished

For sale here is a Mario Wojnicki fiberglass rod - 7'1" 3-piece for a 4 weight line

HL Leonard "Centennial" Commemorative Bamboo Rod from 1981 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Mechanically the reel is inFor sale here is a very scarce H. L. Leonard rod. The "Centennial" rod was built in 1981 to commemorate Leonard's 100 years in Central Valley, NY. Originally the company intended on producing 50 of these rods, but ended up only producing 38. The rod pays tribute to their most popular model offered in 1881. 8'6 3 2 5wt with full candy apple red intermediates. Straw colored cane. The stripper is a large snake guide. The grip is rattan with red silks