Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar / German Silver fly reel - Size 1 Two Handed Fly Rod The spool (and frame) are

The spool (and frame) are heavily ported to reduce weight without compromising structural integrity

which Gillum started using around 1948-1950

This would make a great wall hanger or a collectable for a W&M or Eagle Claw collectors

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Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Pillar / German Silver fly reel - Size 1 Two Handed Fly Rod The spool (and frame) areFor sale here is a brilliant example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel, constructed from german silver & hard rubber. Size 1 (3 inch diameter pillar to pillar). The reel is in excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber and no dings to the nickel silver. The foot is full length and un filed. Mechanically the reel is in fantastic condition. Another timeless classic that needs to hang from one of your cane rods and go fishing