HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company The rod can be felt

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

"23H-115" is lettered on the rod shaft guide flat

although you may find a stray handling mark or two

original box in fine condition

Most fly fishermen can use an extra LRH spool or two

HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company The rod can be feltFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard Hunt Model 51 5 bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet, 3 2, for a 5 weight line. This rod comes from shortly after Tom Maxwell's tenure during the Larry Foster era, circa 1982. Serial number 8290. The rod is in excellent original condition, all sections are full length and straight. There are a few very minor use marks in the varnish. Beautiful red wraps over moderately tempered cane. Deep purple tipping at the winding check, male