Julius Vom Hofe - Fly Reel - Size 3 1/2 2 Weight unfortunately due to his un-timely

unfortunately due to his un-timely death there aren't many around

For sale here is a Hardy "Fairchild" Palakona 9' 3/1 5-6wt bamboo rod

Stamped on the reel seat is Hawes and Co

Translucent brown silk wraps with gold edges

For sale here is a 4 1/4" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel with MKII check and revolving line guard

Julius Vom Hofe - Fly Reel - Size 3 1/2 2 Weight unfortunately due to his un-timelyFor sale here is a good example of a Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 1 2 fly reel with somewhat rare spider washer. Reel is in good condition. The nickel silver plating on the brass shows some age and tarnish. I do not find any cracks in the rubber. The clicker is consistent but fairly strong. On off click switch works fine and the spool spins freely when in the off mode. The white specks in the photos are dust, not scratches.