HL Leonard Model 50 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 Gary Siemer Knurled nickel-silver winding check

Knurled nickel-silver winding check

Though the rod is labeled as a 6wt a 5 weight line will be best

Peter managed to land a 19 kg Southern Bluefin Tuna on 8kg tippet

Cap and ring seat with a fine straight knurl

The action is medium-fast and dry fly action with a generously swelled butt

HL Leonard Model 50 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 Gary Siemer Knurled nickel-silver winding checkFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard Model 50 bamboo rod eight feet and labeled for a six weight line but I find it nicely balanced with a DT5 as well. Serial #2540 from the Ted Simroe era. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length with no repairs. Medium colored cane with red wraps with green edges at the male ferrule and hookkeeper wraps. Down locking aluminum reel seat with butternut wood spacer. Bright nickel silver