HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 13' likely in Tom Maxwell's hand

likely in Tom Maxwell's hand

This reel was custom ordered as a narrow spool version of the standard Model 274 Classic

While he was alive his recreation reels were considered to be the best on the market

A couple of dings on the edge of the frame

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

HL Leonard Model 51 Tournament Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 13' likely in Tom Maxwell's handFor sale here is an H. L. Leonard pre fire Model 51 Tournament bamboo rod 9' 3 2 6wt with a listed and actual weight of 5 3 8 oz. The rod is in excellent refinished condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features a straw colored, blonde blank with yellow wraps and black tipping. The winding check and male ferrules also feature black and gray jasper tipping on top of the black. Oxidized guides with the exception of the stripping