HL Leonard Model 48 Bamboo Rod with Payne Silks 7' 3/2 #4 2-Piece There is very minor evidence

There is very minor evidence of the reel foot having been mounted on a rod

Reel comes with original green Abel reel case and what appears to be a WF3 line and backing in near new condition

the year before Jim retired and was a piece of classic design that reflected the exacting standards of its namesake

This model is one of the rarest Edward Vom Hofe reels

HL Leonard Model 48 Bamboo Rod with Payne Silks 7' 3/2 #4 2-Piece There is very minor evidenceFor sale here is an original post fire Leonard Model 48 bamboo rod 7 feet 3 2 for a 4 wt line. Mint unfished condition. Serial #1339. The rod weighs 3 oz. All sections are full length and straight. What makes this rod scarce is the fact that it was originally wrapped with Payne silks. There was a small batch of rods similar to this one that were sold through Bob Corsetti's catalog a number of years ago. Cap and ring seat with butternut spacer.