Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly Reel

Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly ReelFor sale is a very scarce H. L. Leonard Model 51A D raised pillar fly reel made by Julius Vom Hofe. Unlike the Leonard Mills Patent Click Reel series, the Salmon models came with the "Improved Graduating Adjustable Drag", patented in 1928. The patent number is 1,673,382 and this patent number appears on the back plate along with the "Light" and "Heavy" drag positions. 3 1 2" diameter including pillars and 1 1 8" pillar length, or as the catalog

this is a great addition

Exceptional quality in a flexible design that you can tailor to the conditions

A medium-fast action

This reel carries the '02 patent date on the oil cap

The rod is in excellent+ condition

For sale here is a Bob Summers Model 735 bamboo rod in excellent condition

Silver/gray color combination

just light scratches

The 5" slim cigar grip is slightly soiled and is tapered to a hex form at the cork check

The rod features lightly flame tempered cane with bronze colored wraps and blued guides

Includes the original bag with hang tag and tube with logo

The tip section ferrule wraps feature red tipping on one and black on the other to distinguish them from one another