Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly Reel 6'10" Crisp DF action for a

Crisp DF action for a 4 or slower with a 5

The two extra tip sections were made in the mid-2000's by Mike Brooks

Full cork grip and reel seat style

Includes the original box

Serial #43483 - made in 1966

Leonard, H.L. -- Model 51A-D Salmon Fly Reel 6'10" Crisp DF action for aFor 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