Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model HL Leonard Line capacity WF10+175

Line capacity WF10+175

The cap is stamped "Ron Kusse

This rod comes from legendary fly-fishing photographer Val Atkinson

Dark temper cane and a three up node pattern construction

without the fighting butt and 11

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model HL Leonard Line capacity WF10+175For 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