Leonard Bimetal Reel 8'6' Comes with original cases

Comes with original cases

Ferrules are sound and fit well

A terrific all-around trout rod from one of the great bamboo rod makers

12x17 print on archival quality fine art paper (not framed)

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Leonard Bimetal Reel 8'6' Comes with original casesA beautiful little H. L. Leonard, Pat. 1877 bi metal fly reel. Here is what many consider to be the classic American fly reel as made by Francis Philbrook and Edward Payne. 2 1 2" diameter with a 1" spool width. This one, with the name and patent date, is considered by most to be the first of these raised pillar reels, although several reels have surfaced that have the Leonard name in a cartouche, possibly stamped as such before the patent date was