HL Leonard "Centennial" Commemorative Bamboo Rod from 1981 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Paul was extremely excited that

Paul was extremely excited that he found an experienced machinist who had an interest and passion for fly fishing and for carrying on the historical tradition of crafting hand-made fly reels

Wrapped in a honey tan color with a chrome stripper and chrome snake guides

Standard nickel silver cap and ring over a butternut spacer

and tube are in like new condition

HL Leonard "Centennial" Commemorative Bamboo Rod from 1981 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Paul was extremely excited thatFor sale here is a very scarce H. L. Leonard rod. The "Centennial" rod was built in 1981 to commemorate Leonard's 100 years in Central Valley, NY. Originally the company intended on producing 50 of these rods, but ended up only producing 38. The rod pays tribute to their most popular model offered in 1881. 8'6 3 2 5wt with full candy apple red intermediates. Straw colored cane. The stripper is a large snake guide. The grip is rattan with red silks