Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" The grip is soiled but

The grip is soiled but free of ridging

Capacity (Line + yards of backing): 6 + 190 20# / 7 + 140 20#

4 1/4" diameter and 1 1/8" spool width

Transparent honey wraps with oxblood tipping

reversible for either left or right hand retrieve by simply engaging the correct pawl and flipping over the nickel silver line guard

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" The grip is soiled butFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised square pillar trout fly reel. Size 3. Mechanically, the reel is in very good condition. The click favors left hand retrieve. No cracks in the hard rubber. Headplate is stamped "Abbey & Imbrie N. Y. Pat. Oct. 8 1889". An extremely rare find!