Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 German Silver Fly Reel

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 German Silver Fly ReelFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 3 fly reel, stamped on the tailplate, "Julius Vom Hofe Pat. Oct 8 '89". 2 1 2" diameter, 1" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and German silver hardware. Shouldered pillars. The reel is in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, strong constant click and full length, unaltered german silver foot. All screws are in good condition.

These are flawless reproductions made of hard rubber and nickel silver

Black and gold anodized finish for 5-7 weight lines

Rubber protective sleeve on spool present and not worn/cracking like many I've seen on other reels

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He hand turns his high-quality hardware fittings

The ferrules are size 15/64

The writing on the rod recommends 4 to 7 weight lines

The rod features moderately tempered cane

The model number "50" is stamped on the reel foot

and appears to be in unused condition with original bag and labeled tube

Unmolested ribbed brass foot and MKII check

It appears to have been cleaned and remains in excellent condition