Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3For sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar trout fly reel. German silver and ebonite construction. Size 3. Mechanically the reel is in excellent condition. No cracks exist in the hard rubber. The stamping on the backplate is visible. The foot is a bit kinked on one end but can be put back straight by a competent reel mechanic. It fits the reel seats on the few rods I tested it on. A super nice example of one of my favorite

Fast action rod made for casting in slightly tight quarters and fighting/landing big fish

This reel bears the faceplate stamp "H

The current butt cap is stuck in place

The Model 44 is seen much less often than the slightly larger Model 50

The nut has 2 heavy knurls running in opposite directions and has a smooth turning core of Delrin to ensure no binding conditions occur

for catalog photos and maybe a top executive or two

Sharpe's of Aberdeen

This rod is supposed to be catching big salmon or steelhead

The rod is in ununused condition

which wouldn't be too hard in the right hands

Adjustable drag

it is stamped JW Young