HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod 9' 3/2 #6/7

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod 9' 3/2 #6/7For sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod. 9', 3 2 for a 6 7wt. 5 3 4oz. Grip 5. 1". Likely made in the 1940s 1950s. Good condition but could use a restoration. All original and full length. Good ferrule fit. One tip top replaced. One tip has a slight upward set. Varnish is flaking in places. Butt and mid sections have chips in the varnish. Original bag and replacement Champion tube.

Minor marks to the reel from honest and careful fishing use

constructed using eight strips of bamboo rather than the typical six

photo illustrations by Lee Boltin and Poul Jorgensen

Mirrored tips

Stamped "2" on both frame and spool

featuring a tension clamp jaw with a medium to fine tapered jaw design to accept standard trout hooks

" 9' 3/2 in excellent++ condition

of the slipcase has slightly separated (see photo)

Considered by Jack Charlton himself as his best work

All original parts and the rod is full-length and straight

Per all of my early work there is no die stamp on the cap

For sale here is a Thomas and Thomas (T&T) Classic bamboo rod -- 8' 2/2 5wt