Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2)

Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2)For sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with squared raised pillars. Size 2 (diameter 2 5 8" pillar to pillar or 2 1 4" without pillars). 7 8" pillar length. Weight 5 1 8". The reel is in excellent overall condition. Made for "J Dukehart & Co. Baltimore" (stamp on the backplate reads "J. D. & Co. Balte"). The dished head plate adds a nice flair as does the knurled crank screw and slightly raised rim.

Jonas and I were both marvelling over this rod when it came in - it's a true beauty

Oxidized and truncated step ferrules

with a smooth foot and agate line guard

Good ferrule fit

A nice little Leonard Duracane 7’6″ fly rod

The rod has been fished very slightly but is still in excellent shape

This reel came from a friend of the family and this is the only one of its kind known to exist

and a must for any EVH enthusiast

but the varnish is not gummy

"Trout Unlimited Since 1959" on the first flat

This one comes packed in a black leather case by Arnie Mason with "P

An Abel #1 fly reel nickel anodized