Leonard Salmon Reel - Julius Vom Hofe

Leonard Salmon Reel - Julius Vom HofeFor sale here is a H. L. Leonard raised pillar salmon reel. Usually stamped "H. L. Leonard Patent No. 191813" on the ebonite headplate, the stamping on this particular reel has worn off over time. Julius vom Hofe making these Leonard reels in the early 1900s. German silver construction, including the spool, the reel foot, and the unmistakable Philbrook and Paine handle arm and counterbalance designs. The german silver sliding drag adjustment bar on

2 1/2 inches

1" spool width

The blank is a unique clay color with deep rust colored wraps and gold spiraled tipping accents

and with Joe's warranty card and information

The thin tips allow for the utmost finesse and delicacy - a deadly fishing tool

For sale here is a spare spool for an Ari 't Hart Mach III or Redington Ari Hart III model fly reel -- large arbor

Bi-directional clicker with disc drag

I think the cap and ring reel seat wood is made from apple

The reverse half wells grip is 6 7/8" in length with slight soiling

For sale here is a T&T - Thomas and Thomas catalog from 1980

with a labeled weight of 3 7/8 oz

"in laboratory conditions" at the casting ponds of the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club