Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 7'9" There are a few light

There are a few light marks on the blank

The truncated nickel silver ferrules are size 9/64 and 15/64

For sale here is a super scarce Ari 't Hart ARAS fly reel

A stellar and extremely versatile trout rod

The rod is in excellent condition though it does show some wear from fishing use

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 7'9" There are a few lightFor 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