Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 Platewind Fly Reel 8'2" Most of the leaded finish

Most of the leaded finish remains

There is a fishing set in one of the tips

) What makes this reel possibly unique is the brass pins / caged spool configuration that could have been done at the Hardy factory or perhaps an after-market addition

Paul Hermann Dry Fly Salmon reel

I realize there is a lot of ego involved with the owning and fishing of bamboo

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 Platewind Fly Reel 8'2" Most of the leaded finishFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe Platewind fly reel size 3 1 2. 2 3 8" diameter and 1" wide spool. Fixed click check. The hard rubber is in fine shape with no chips or cracking. Excellent plus overall condition. The spring is nice and strong and favors left hand retrieve.