Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9' a faint mark on the

a faint mark on the reel seat varnish and a tiny amount of interior brassing to the inside of the guides are the only sign of use

For sale here is a Bogdan Steelhead Model fly reel

the fisherman can remove the side cover to change the spool

There is a very slight tick in the ferrule connection from the mid to one of the tips

"Scott 20 Years" is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel - First Model 9' a faint mark on theFor 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