Swing Leaf Salmon Fly Box

Swing Leaf Salmon Fly BoxA large swing leaf aluminum salmon fly box loaded with approximately 28 early featherwing salmon flies. Good used condition with a little bit of oxidation rust here and there but nothing particularly significant. The swing leaf works well. The box measures 8" x 1. 5" x 4. 25". A very small "Made in England" mark is stamped into one edge of the box and the initials "DMM" have been professionally engraved in one corner of the top.

and includes a 3/0 marking on it and serial number P481 dating the reel to 1923

Black and white photos

likely a custom request with no obvious filing or aftermarket shortening

046" and utilize a tiny tip top

HL Leonard Rod Co" in a cartouche

all sections are full length and straight

This rod appears to be a late-era Gillum rod due to the serial number of 1-982

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart F1 Traun fly reel and spare spool in near mint condition

Slim cigar grip tapers at both ends

please let us know because we've not heard of one ever surfacing)

An unusual rod in this line weight and with the slide band seat

Dr Fleegler was also a frequent visitor to the Gaspe peninsula where this reel likely saw action