Beasley, Jim - Leonard 50DF 8'0 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 7'7" A true high-end vise one

A true high-end vise one can expect to last a lifetime with regular maintenance and care

The below bio was copied from the now defunct Granville Island Sport Fishing Museum website

The paper wrapping still remains on the grip with all original hand-written notations

where it sat unused since his passing in 1962

both in exceptional condition

Beasley, Jim - Leonard 50DF 8'0 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 7'7" A true high-end vise oneFor 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.