Julius Vom Hofe -- 3" Raised Pillar Fly Reel

Julius Vom Hofe -- 3" Raised Pillar Fly ReelFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. German silver and hard rubber construction. 3 inch diameter, measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber. Crisp, clean click. The unmarked reel foot is full length and unmolested. The on off click switch works fine. The Philbrook & Paine patent number is stamped clearly on the headplate along with H. L. Leonard. HANDLE IS LOOSE

Large full wells grip measures 6 3/4" in length with light soiling

The pillars

Ferrule fit is super

Excellent++ condition with some minor handling marks

This rod is Alex's rendition of Don Andersen's four weight 6' 6" two piece

All rod sections are full length and straight

4 rows of 5 clips on each side of the box (capacity 40 flies)

If you have proper screwdrivers and are confident you won't booger the ebonite

Reel seat cap and ring is german silver over a very striking wood spacer and a felt bottom on the cap

A rare find indeed and one you don't see often

For sale here is a spare spool for a Hardy Golden Featherweight

Fawn silk wraps edged with dusty plum