Hi Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to build a rod based on Leonard 50 1/2 DH, an 8 1/2ft, 3pc 5wt.

I cast a Leonard 50DH, 8ft,3pc,5wt and really liked it. The 50 1/2DH has a very similar stress curve but is just a little longer and will hopefully help with longer leaders.

Wayneb