Leonard Model 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6

Leonard Model 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6A HL Leonard bamboo fly rod, model 50 5 or 50 6, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 or #6 line. This is a prefire rod with no serial number. Medium fast action. Full original condition, used modestly, with some minor wear to the inner part of the snake guides. Wheatstraw cane done in a three up node pattern. High arch paddlefoot snake guides. The main wraps are light yellow tan with maroon edges at the keeper and male ferrules. No stamp on the butt

Comes packed in a green neoprene pouch

An extremely fine reel with the highest degree of quality design and craftsmanship

Near mint condition with very small marks on the reel foot and natural tarnish to the nickel silver reel foot

For sale here is a wonderful example of a Goodwin Granger "Favorite" Model 9050 3/2 5-6wt

Frame width 1 5/8"

Serial #2645

Serial #24763

Known by anglers and collectors as the flagship model of the Charlton stand-alone saltwater fleet

The ferrule oxidation shows very little brassing although the ferrule has some hook dig chips in the varnish

Also comes with a fly line in excellent condition

No keeper on this rod

40" diameter (pillar to pillar)