Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 6'8" The vise remains in near

The vise remains in near mint condition having only been assembled

Uplocking screwlock reel seat with Payne's standard Spanish cedar spacer

Nice amount of original leading on the reel

the male ferrules are chestnut with honey and black tipping

These are light drag reels which operate with equal tension in both directions

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 6'8" The vise remains in nearFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver hard rubber trout fly reel with squared raised pillars. Size 2 (diameter 2 5 8" pillar to pillar). The reel is in excellent overall condition. The maker stamp and patent date is visible on the tailplate (pic to follow). There are a couple of small scratches shallow cracks in the hard rubber on the tailplate, but they do not extend to any edge or screw. The foot is full length and