Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" Typical of the period it

Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action

It displays some light wear from honest use

brown with maroon edges at the ferrules and tip tops

For sale here is an Orvis Magnalite IV multiplier fly reel for line weights five to seven

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" Typical of the period itFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 1 fly reel. Stamped on the headplate, "Julius Vom Hofe Maker NY". 3" diameter, 1 1 16" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and nickel plated brass hardware. The reel is in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, strong constant click and full length, unaltered german silver foot. All screws are in good condition.