Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel 8 Weight Medium fast action with fine

Medium fast action with fine delicate tips (this feels like a great trico rod)

Mike Clark at South Creek Ltd

Ashbourne Fishing Catalogue - 1930s

Handcrafted in Twin Bridges

Leonard Bimetal Trout Fly Reel 8 Weight Medium fast action with fineFor sale here is a scarce Leonard Bimetal trout size fly reel made by Julius Vom Hofe. Clearly marked "H. L. Leonard Pat. No 191813". Constructed with a bronze frame, nickel silver foot, handle arm, and aluminum spool. The pillar to pillar diameter is ~2. 58" (without pillars it is ~2. 22"). The inner frame width is 1" with a dished spool. Weight 4. 95 oz. This is the third and final version of the classic Leonard bimetal trout reel. Ebonite handle