Julius Vom Hofe / H.L. Leonard -- 3" Raised Pillar Fly Reel

Julius Vom Hofe / H.L. Leonard -- 3" Raised Pillar Fly ReelFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition, made for H. L. Leonard. Aluminum frame and spool, German silver screws, handle arm, and foot, and hard rubber sideplates. 3 inch diameter, measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber. Crisp, clean click. The unmarked reel foot is full length and unmolested. The on off click switch works fine. The Philbrook & Paine patent number is stamped clearly on

Ruby colored wraps with orange tipping

and a spare O-ring

Excellent used condition

The original script was retained during the restoration and remains clean and bold

Backing - 150 yds

The reel and spool came as a set from Abel and are completely compatible with one another

For sale here is a highly desirable Sage 504L fly reel and spare spool

Includes original bag and tube with a heavy canvas tube cover

Petite full wells grip measures 5" with slight soiling

Excellent original condition with the exception of one tip having been scarfed (a well-done procedure by Mike Clark of South Creek Ltd

a Hardy St

Very fine indeed