Leonard Mills Model 50A Raised Pillar Fly Reel 6 Weight My hat is off to

My hat is off to you Ron

This appears to be a metal to metal fitting problem and shouldn't require the ferrules to be reset

This rod is in a "just arrived from the rod shop" condition and comes with black matt finish tube with brass bottom and top

Also features reels from Edward Vom Hofe (including the "Colonel Thompson")

Simple and elegant cap and ring reel seat over a gorgeously figured mortised walnut spacer

Leonard Mills Model 50A Raised Pillar Fly Reel 6 Weight My hat is off toFor sale is a scarce Leonard Mills Model 50A raised pillar fly reel. Similar to the more prevalent Model 50 with a wider spool. Probably made in the 1950s. 3" diameter including pillars and 7 8" wide spool. Aluminum construction with ebonite side plates. German silver screws, pillars, oil cap, and foot. Bronze arbor. Excellent overall condition with normal wear to the sideplates. No cracks exist in the hard rubber. The foot is straight and unaltered.