Julius Vom Hofe 3" Raised Pillar Fly Reel 12'6" The rod weighs a lean

The rod weighs a lean 2

For sale here is a scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel - 3 3/4" diameter with 1905 check

with the plastic shrinkwrap still in place

Thomas Armstrong's initials appear on the frame

A Blue Goblin salmon fly tied by Charles Krom

Julius Vom Hofe 3" Raised Pillar Fly Reel 12'6" The rod weighs a leanFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. German silver and hard rubber construction. 3 inch diameter, measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber. Crisp, clean click. The unmarked reel foot is full length and unmolested. The on off click switch works fine. The Philbrook & Paine patent number is stamped clearly on the headplate along with H. L. Leonard. HANDLE IS LOOSE