Leonard, H.L. – Model 50, JVH made

For your consideration is a Leonard-Mills Model 50 raised pillar fly reel. 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 consists of hard rubber side plates with an aluminum raised pillar frame. The cross pillars, screws, rear cap, handle, and foot are nickel silver. The reel is in excellent mechanical condition. The nickel silver foot is unmolested. There is one small scuff on the front rubber plate with the back only showing minor signs of use. This is surprisingly clean for its age. It is a fixed check reel set for a neutral wind. Although it was not captured well in the photos, the Leonard Mills stamp on the front plate is clear and complete.