Leonard Mills Raised Pillar Fly Reel 5 Weight Sharpe Ltd Aberdeen" is stamped

Sharpe Ltd Aberdeen" is stamped into the fighting butt check

For sale here is a rare and highly desirable 4 1/2 inch caged drum reel made by WH Dingley

All black anodized spool and frame

"This rod covers most of trout fishing situations

Varnished spanish cedar insert

Leonard Mills Raised Pillar Fly Reel 5 Weight Sharpe Ltd Aberdeen" is stampedA nice little Leonard Mills raised pillar reel which has ~2 5 8" diameter across the frame. Favors RHW. Excellent overall condition for its age. Non adjustable drag, polished aluminum raised pillar frame. Hard rubber side plates with "Leonard Mills" still visible. Nickel silver bolsters and screw heads. The brass counter balanced handle is nickel plated. A nice strong click check. A great example of the classic raised pillar style of reelmaking.