HL Leonard Model 50-4 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4 dup-review-publication There is a very slight

There is a very slight difference in the lengths of the two tips (approx

Uplocking reel seat with aluminum fittings over a cork spacer

Some old varnish covers the outer finish

Serial # 3284

The reel packs into the original block leather case with Mr

HL Leonard Model 50-4 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4 dup-review-publication There is a very slightA nice H. L. Leonard 50 4 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. 4 oz. Definitely not a D. F. rod, much more of a semi full flexing action. The varnish and wraps are in good condition. A tiny bit of cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The Perfection style stripper would date it to the 1950s. There is some grooving to one side of the snake guide (from a silk line) yet the ferrule fits are tight and the rod is straight.