bogdan palm rim fly reel Large Trout Model:RIC73HMF Saltwater & Aluminum Seats Reel Vintage Eagle Claw

bogdan palm rim fly reel Large Trout Model:RIC73HMF Saltwater & Aluminum Seats Reel Vintage Eagle Claw

Reel Vintage Eagle Claw Fly Rod Spinning Rod Eagle Claw Fly Rod Combo Vintage USA Made Eagle Claw

The technology to prevent multiple ferrules from compromising the action of the rod simply hadn’t been perfected yet

Saltwater & Aluminum Seats

Model:RIC73HMF

For sale here is a scarce H.L. Leonard Bi-Metal fly reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. This is the 3rd generation Bi-Metal trout reel, bearing the 191813 US patent number. Constructed of bronze, nickel silver & aluminum, the reel is in very good used condition. Slight LHW bias. 2.5" pillar-to-pillar with a maximum spool width of 0.86". Weight is 4.90oz and this size is appropriate for most 1/2/3wt fishing. Mechanically tight with a fixed check, the nickel silver foot is full length and has a protective stripe of varnish on the underside (this could be removed without too much trouble). A beautiful example of an iconic American fly reel. Sold in a fleece drawstring pouch