Julius Vom Hofe - Size 4 Fly Reel

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 4 Fly ReelFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 4 fly reel, stamped on the headplate, "Julius Vom Hofe Maker N. Y." 2 1 8" diameter, 1" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and nickel plated hardware. The reel is in excellent overall condition with some plating loss. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, good click and full length, unaltered foot. The reel favors left hand retrieve.

The drag pad is worn (see last photo) and needs to be replaced

smooth and precise

High-speed steel guides and tip tops

02 fly reel

Gorgeous perfect spar varnish

spool width 0

Obviously the rod has been well used but remains full length and relatively straight

Serial #60725

The script remains as it was the day it was written as does the varnish

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The western-style grip measures 5 1/2" (1/2" rings) and the rod has an all-cork reel seat with blued nickel silver cap and ring hardware