Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" of course designed by none

of course designed by none other than Stan Bogdan

There are two bronzed stripping guides on the butt section

The rod includes the original bag with stiffening dowel and the original tube with brass fittings

It measures 3 1/4" in diameter with a 1 5/32" spool width

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" of course designed by noneFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised square pillar trout fly reel. Size 3. Mechanically, the reel is in very good condition. The click favors left hand retrieve. No cracks in the hard rubber. Headplate is stamped "Abbey & Imbrie N. Y. Pat. Oct. 8 1889". An extremely rare find!