Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight Handsome swelled butt

Handsome swelled butt

The reel is in excellent used condition though it does show some wear from honest fishing

There is rim rash and wear to the enamel coating at the outer edges of the reel cage

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Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight Handsome swelled buttFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with squared raised pillars. Size 2 (diameter 2 5 8" pillar to pillar or 2 1 4" without pillars). 7 8" pillar length. Weight 5 1 8". The reel is in excellent overall condition. Made for "J Dukehart & Co. Baltimore" (stamp on the backplate reads "J. D. & Co. Balte"). The dished head plate adds a nice flair as does the knurled crank screw and slightly raised rim.