Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 7'4" Two-screw nickel silver line guide

Two-screw nickel silver line guide

Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in original and stellar condition

Casts a five weight line very well

This model was one of the three special rods Payne began offering in the 1950's

Avcarb/ Stainless steel Multi-Disc Drag system - delivers smooth reliable performance with a lowest possible startup inertia

Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 7'4" Two-screw nickel silver line guideAn HL Leonard DF50 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip and built for a #5 or #6 line. Serial #375. Weighs 4. 1 ounces. Made circa 1979 during the Maxwell period. This was the "standard" model. Medium fast action. Used but in excellent shape. Blonde cane with small three up nodes. The varnish is in excellent plus condition. No brassing to the pewter color oxidation on the step ferrules. The main wraps are a light yellow with an extra edge of burgundy