Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6 9'9" This is a gorgeous specimen:

This is a gorgeous specimen: there is a tiny amount of brassing inside the guides and that is the only sign of use

The varnish is glass-perfect

co-founder of Thomas & Thomas who later ran the Leonard Rod Company for a number of years before it closed

The main wraps are honey colored with brown at the ferrules and cinnamon accent wraps at the ferrules

2-tip rod for a #4 weight line

Leonard DF50 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6 9'9" This is a gorgeous specimen:In nearly new condition, this rod is an almost perfect specimen of a classic model 50. Probably made in the late 1960's (1968 1970) this Leonard Red Wrap has no repairs, touch ups, or any other signs of being fished and looks as though it just came from the factory. This DF50 boasts Leonard's famed red wraps, bright hardware, and the classic butternut reel seat. While it's listed as a #6 it also casts a #5 beautifully. This rod comes from the