HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The butt cap reads

The butt cap reads

There is a label on the handle that could easily be removed should the owner wish to do so

The serial number indicates a 1974 manufacture date

and numbered #26 of 100 copies of the run

HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The butt cap readsFor sale here is a pre fire H. L. Leonard Model 50DF 8' 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception. The top guide of the butt section was re wrapped expertly by South Creek Ltd. (Mike Clark). All sections are full length and straight. Mildly tempered cane with transparent caramel colored wraps. Blued guides and tip tops save the stripping guide. Swelled butt with a ring hook keeper. Nickel silver winding check.