Leonard Bimetal Fly Reel 5'6" Here is an excerpt from

Here is an excerpt from the T&T catalog:

a photograph of Troth

with a smooth and crisp medium-fast action

The reel seat is some type of stabilized burle and is not varnished

Orvis did an outstanding job as without the rod being down a bit one could never tell

Leonard Bimetal Fly Reel 5'6" Here is an excerpt fromFor sale here is a very scarce Leonard Bimetal 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 spool width is 1". This is the third and final version of the classic Leonard bimetal trout reel. Oversized hard rubber handle grasp. Screw off rear bearing cap.