Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 12' and the foot is 2

and the foot is 2 1/2 inches long

wrapped ferrules

Comes loaded with a WF5 sink-tip and backing

The spools are engraved on the inside #1 and #2

and bobbin

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 12' and the foot is 2For 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