Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel HL Leonard 8 fly reel in unused

8 fly reel in unused condition

Nice condition

fiberglass fly rod finished out beautifully by Graywolf (Shane Gray) in 2016

though there are a few scratches and small chips in the varnish and one tip has been given a varnish overcoat

and a damn fine name at that

Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel HL Leonard 8 fly reel in unusedFor sale here is a very nice 2 1 2 Jardine patent brass and ebonite platewind trout fly reel from the late 1800s. The reel features a perforated winding plate, caged drum (Heaton patent), horn handle that spins freely, German silver rims, perforated bridge foot, triple cage pillars and fixed check mechanism. Excellent plus overall condition. The clicker sounds and works flawlessly and there's absolutely no rub while winding. This is a great fishing