Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model HL Leonard For sale here is a

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey Bimetal fly reel - Model GBI 255 for a five weight line

Dark temper cane and a three up node pattern construction

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This reel comes from the estate of Dr

This rod comes from legendary fly-fishing photographer Val Atkinson

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model HL Leonard For sale here is aFor 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