Leonard Bimetal Fly Reel 5'6" The rods are works of

The rods are works of art and very well made

a photograph of Troth

These rods were hexagonal like a cane rod but were made with triangular strips of foam backed by graphite

Based on the specifications I'm 95% sure that this is a 214 model and have listed it as such

This reel is priced attractively based on the spool showing some minor corrosion as well as having a slight chip in it (see last photo)

Leonard Bimetal Fly Reel 5'6" The rods are works ofFor 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.