Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Hardy Birmingham fly reel

The petite Ritz/Garrison-style grip is 4 3/4" in length with only the lightest of soiling

Rod bag with Ron’s hanging tag

The rod includes the original bag with stiffening dowel and the original tube with brass fittings

of course designed by none other than Stan Bogdan

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" For sale here is aFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised square pillar trout fly reel. Size 3. Mechanically, the reel is in very good condition. The click favors left hand retrieve. No cracks in the hard rubber. Headplate is stamped "Abbey & Imbrie N. Y. Pat. Oct. 8 1889". An extremely rare find!