Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 11'6" Three-piece configuration

Three-piece configuration

The overall package is just spectacular

Made to hold a 3 or 4 weight line

The grip is moderately soiled and I'm not sure but it may have had a varnish overcoat (questionable)

Bound in English goat skin

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 11'6" Three-piece configurationFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 1 fly reel. Stamped on the headplate, "Julius Vom Hofe Maker NY". 3" diameter, 1 1 16" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and nickel plated brass hardware. The reel is in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, strong constant click and full length, unaltered german silver foot. All screws are in good condition.