Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" Crisp and delightful DF action

Crisp and delightful DF action

Uplocking screwlock with the " The Leonard Rod

This particular reel comes from the estate of master reel maker from Maine

Clear wraps with brown edges

Garrison-style grip with the protective plastic still in place

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" Crisp and delightful DF actionFor sale here is a very scarce first model H. L. Leonard Bimetal fly reel made by Philbrook & Paine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Clearly marked "H. L. Leonard Pat. June 12, 1877" with the patent date being stamped upside down (go find another!) Constructed with a bronze frame, german silver sideplates, foot, handle arm, and spool. The pillar to pillar diameter is ~2. 6" (without pillars it is ~2. 2"). The spool width is ~ 1". Ebonite