Leonard 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods A handsome rod from Bob

A handsome rod from Bob Taylor

2-tip built for a #8/9 line

Comes in the standard suede bag

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

Leonard 50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods A handsome rod from BobA classic Leonard 50 model fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tips. One tip is 1 3 4" short and has a replaced top top. The hangtag states "Tournament 3 5 8 oz 50 6" although I would use a #5 and it may well support a #4. Very fine tips (. 50" less varnish) with a #3 tip top on the full length tip. The top of the female ferrule has the patent date stamps. Burgundy wraps with small reverse twist guides. 12 cork medium cigar grip. Varnished butternut slide band