Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" Clear wraps with brown edges

Clear wraps with brown edges

responsive medium-fast dry-fly action

hard rubber side plates

Crisp and delightful DF action

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" Clear wraps with brown edgesFor 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