Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Bauer M5 fly reel

Ferrules are tight on the wood and fit snugly

Dimensions -- 5" x 3 1/2" x 1"

The keeper is on the wrap flat and is wrapped white (it turns transparent when varnished) and is edged in black and maroon

Reverse half wells grip 6 1/4" in length with only the lightest of handling marks

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 8'1" For sale here is aFor 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!