Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 6 Weight Ferrules and tip tops are

Ferrules and tip tops are wrapped in black thread ala Winston - a very nice touch

The rod has a medium-fast dry fly action

Currently set up for RHW though easily reversible

Powell 9' 6wt 2/2 C-Taper bamboo rod

ring and pocket cap

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - Philbrook & Paine First Model! 6 Weight Ferrules and tip tops areFor 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