Julius Vom Hofe - Perforated Trout Reel Size 3 1/2

Julius Vom Hofe - Perforated Trout Reel Size 3 1/2For sale here is a very scarce Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Trout Reel from 1911 1914. Size 3 1 2 (if you know of another size 3 1 2 nickel plated JVH, please let us know because we've not heard of one ever surfacing). With a 2 3 8" diameter and 11 16" spool width, this scarce reel features perforated rims and an overhanging edge on the head plate to prevent line from entangling under the full sized, counter balanced handle arm. The large hard rubber

Seven foot rod for a four weight line

Comes with zippered suede case

The rod is in excellent+ original condition with one exception

Comes with the original Payne rod bag and rod tube (and canvas tube cover with separate compartment for the handle extension)

On/off click button works as intended

9353/9343 made by Doug Merrick

The white gloves are included

All metal edges are in fine order

Minor spool/spindle play like most Uniquas

” and was beautifully restored by Orvis

Rosewood to Revolution: The Development of the Centrepin Fishing Reel

Comes with its original tube and replacement bag