HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight The reel weighs 19 1/2

The reel weighs 19 1/2 oz

6 1/2" slim cigar grip

This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing

295 of Jeff's book)

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 5 Weight The reel weighs 19 1/2For sale here is a H. L. Leonard, pre fire Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod. 9', 3 2. Weighs 5 3 4 oz. Grip length is 5 1 4". Likely made in the early 1940s. Rod is in excellent refinished condition. There are a few small chips in the varnish. All original hardware. Patent date on butt section female ferrule. Rich red wraps with full intermediates in black. Agate stripper and tip tops. Aluminum up locking reel seat with butternut spacer. Good ferrule