Ron Kusse Leonard Mills Model 50 fly reel 8'4" This rod was made for

This rod was made for a personal friend of Toms and I think the light tip was intended for very fast and accurate delivery of midges while the heavier tip was designed for throwing crickets and large drys

The ferrules are size 13/64 with the original ferrule plug

Eight-sided construction rather the typical hexagonal

Mid to late 1940s reel - straight line writing

cinnamon tipping at the winding check and ferrules

Ron Kusse Leonard Mills Model 50 fly reel 8'4" This rod was made forFor sale here is a Leonard Mills Model 50 fly reel by Ron Kusse. Right of left hand retrieve. Made for 3 5 weight lines. Black sideplates, half handle, raised pillars, aluminum construction. New in box with labeled pouch and papers.