Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" Includes original tan canvas bag

Includes original tan canvas bag and original aluminum tube with brass fittings

A few words on the design of this rod which was specially built to use a triangle taper #6/7

Ferrules are tight on the wood and fit snugly

Also includes the original case

Small tear at the top of the spine

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" Includes original tan canvas bagFor 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!