Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly Reel 6'10" and original green crackle painted

and original green crackle painted tube with gold anodized top and collar

This would make an excellent all-around rod on just about any trout creek or stream

Nice condition

Don't miss out on this terrific example widely considered the standard in classic American trout rods

Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly Reel 6'10" and original green crackle paintedFor 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