Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3For sale here is a nice example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar trout fly reel with spider washer in the scarce size 3. Reel mechanics are in excellent condition. No cracks in the hard rubber. The clicker works well. On off click switch works fine and the spool spins freely in the off mode. The reel foot has been filed on each corner but done in a very uniform manner. A very nice classic JVH trout reel! This reel would polish up very well if one is

Comes with its handmade Mohlin leather reel case

For sale here is a very early Gary Howells rod - 8'6 2/1 6wt

The spare spool is in near mint condition with pouch and has some small scratches on the inside of the spool near the cog

Currently set up for RH wind [it was my user reel on a 4# cane

The butt cap is stamped " the Leonard Rod

hand-written catalog

Made in 2000

I would guess there were only a few made

The elegant script remains clean and bold

95%+ of the leaded finish intact as well as most of the original lacquer that coated the leaded finish

Dimensions are 6" wide by 3 3/4" deep

For sale here is a very rare 3 7/8" Hardy Perfect with 1906 check