HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 Gary Howells You'll notice that the bluing

You'll notice that the bluing on the butt section ferrule is a darker gray like on the cap and ring

Comes with the correct olive colored poplin bag without the original hang tag

For sale here is a very fine cane rod from the bench of Luke Bannister -- 6'10" 3/2 4-5wt

Sharpe's "Aberdeen" models were their highest grade of rods

4 1/4" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check

HL Leonard Model 51-5 Hunt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 Gary Howells You'll notice that the bluingFor sale here is a Leonard Hunt Model 51 5 bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet, 3 2, for a 5 weight line. This rod comes from the end of Tom Maxwell's tenure at the Leonard Rod Co. Serial number 8290. All sections are full length and straight. Red agate stripping guide. Oxidized nickel silver fittings. Includes a replacement bag and original aluminum tube with brass fittings. The rod appears to have been partially restored at some point, as the tip top wraps look