Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 6 Weight ring and pocket cap

ring and pocket cap

The rod has a medium-fast dry fly action

Winston 8' 5wt 2/2 bamboo fly rod

in-house brass hardware fittings which I've been experimenting with on my Hardinge lathe (and which will be featured in an upcoming video)

a third tip was made by Orvis as well as repairing the down tip

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 6 Weight ring and pocket capFor 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". 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". Hard rubber handle grasp. Excellent overall and fully original condition. The