Don Schroeder has machined all hardware from a metal produced in the ancient art of Mokume-Gane. Mokume-Gane is a Japanese metalworking technique that creates a distinctive, layered "wood grain" pattern by fusing several layers of differently colored precious metals. Each bar used for this hardware is made from 45 to 90 individual layers of copper, brass, and nickel silver. The individual pieces are then fused under heat and pressure.
We have received a well curated Leonard collection which includes a second generation Bi-Metal, nickel silver Model 50, 36L, 37L, 38L, 39L, vest and more.
This reel appears to be circa early 1900s and made for Leonard by Julius Vom Hofe. Pillar to pillar the reel measures 3" and has a rim diameter of 2 5/8" with a frame width of 1 1/4”. The hard rubber face plate is stamped H.L. Leonard / Pat No. 191813.
Per Brandin described Brad Stevens' work as exceptional. Per said, "from his first rod, it looked like he had been building for years." Per felt the taper was influenced by Dickerson and not just the use of the intermediates.
This rod consists of rich flamed cane with transparent brown wraps tipped chestnut brown. Classic cap and ring over a beautifully modeled walnut spacer. In my hand, the action is medium-fast. Bob Summers says "Don's workmanship is as good as it gets."
This reel appears to be circa 1930s to early 1950s and made for Mills by Julius vom Hofe. Pillar to pillar the reel measures 3 1/8" and has a rim diameter of 2 5/8" with a frame width of 1 1/4”. The reel weighs 4.80 ounces.
This is an 8' 6" two-piece for a 5 or 6-weight line weighing 4.75 ounces. SN 8199. This rod has been fished sparingly or only lawn cast. Original owner. Correspondence with Bob during the transaction conveys with the rod.
The diameter is 2 3/4" and weighs 4.45 oz. Currently set for LHW, easily converted to RHW. The raised pillar 7 Series was produced in limited production. The 77 is a good choice for up to line weight 3.
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