Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2-Piece Includes original bag with dowel

Includes original bag with dowel stiffener and tube with label and fine brass fittings

Tension regulator works as intended

Rod is without flaw and original with the exception of one tiptop reset by Bob Summers sometime in the past

Rod was made in Denver

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2-Piece Includes original bag with dowelFor sale here is an early Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. 2 5 8" diameter measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Nickel silver foot and handle arm. Excellent click, maybe the nicest drag tension I've ever experienced with these reels. The perforated reel foot has been filed. The on off click switch works as intended. Stamped "Leonard Mills" on headplate.