HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Winston aluminum tube with a

Winston aluminum tube with a bit of the original Winston label still present

Another "lawn cast" specimen

Reverse twist English-style oxidized guides

"Payne" roller die-stamped on the cap and "reg us pat off" on the opposite side stamped "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co

HL Leonard Model 50DF Pre-Fire Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 EF Payne Rod Company Winston aluminum tube with aFor 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.