Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle traditional action fly rods

traditional action fly rods

Original bag and tube but hang tag has been detached and pressed into the brass top

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The action is quite nice - smooth and quick on the faster side of medium-fast

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle traditional action fly rodsFor 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.