Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight Bright nickel silver up-locking reel

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a beautiful mortised burled walnut spacer

The cigar grip measures 6" in length with moderate soiling

Handsome swelled butt

One of the most popular sizes for your spey rods

This color is very similar to the beige shade used on older Winston rods

Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight Bright nickel silver up-locking reelFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with squared raised pillars. Size 2 (diameter 2 5 8" pillar to pillar or 2 1 4" without pillars). 7 8" pillar length. Weight 5 1 8". The reel is in excellent overall condition. Made for "J Dukehart & Co. Baltimore" (stamp on the backplate reads "J. D. & Co. Balte"). The dished head plate adds a nice flair as does the knurled crank screw and slightly raised rim.