Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel HL Leonard Mildly tempered cane with cinnamon

Mildly tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and bright guides

built for a #4/5 line

Very smooth and powerful drag

Ferrules are size 13/64

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

Heaton 2 1/2" Jardine Platewind Fly Reel HL Leonard Mildly tempered cane with cinnamonFor 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