Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker Transparent honey wraps with chestnut

Transparent honey wraps with chestnut colored wraps at the ferrules

For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 7/8" LHW wide spool fly reel

For sale here is a rather rare Bruce & Walker 10'6" 3/1 Salmon and Sea Trout rod

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a beautiful burl walnut spacer

in used condition

Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker Transparent honey wraps with chestnutFor sale here is a very rare Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel retailed by Conroy's of New York, dubbed "The Wells" after Henry P. Wells who designed the reel. Circa 1889. Only 4 to 6 of these reels are thought to have been made. Aluminum construction. Stamped "Thos. J. Conroy N. Y." and "The Wells". 3" diameter (3 1 2" pillar to pillar), weighing 6 3 4 oz. The German silver reel foot is full length, un filed, in fine overall condition, and fits