Beasley, Jim - Leonard 50DF 8'0 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 3-Piece For sale here is a

For sale here is a 4 1/2" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1917 check

The sliding ring is also slightly misshapen

American Fisheries Society Monograph

concealed compartment with bobbin holders and magnetic hook holder

Gary Howells built the rods almost from start to finish during this period with the exception of the varnishing which was done by Doug Merrick

Beasley, Jim - Leonard 50DF 8'0 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 3-Piece For sale here is aFor sale here is a classic Leonard 50DF taper rod, built by Jim Beasley. Built in 1994, owned by country singer Dan Seals. Dan broke the mid, it was repaired by Wes Cooper (scarf). The rod was sent to Steve Blake to undo what Wes had done. Steve had a new mid done. Installed Leonard (early post fire) ferrules and made a Leonard style reel seat with a nicely figured butternut insert. Steve wrapped the mid (perfect match) and straightened the sections.