Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Thomas & Thomas Model VE905-3 9' 5wt 3pc

One of Dickerson's truly amazing casting rods

This particular reel comes from the estate of master reel maker from Maine

Handsome nickel silver up-locking reel seat with elegant engravings over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

An excellent raised pillar model

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9'6" 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