Julius Vom Hofe / A&F - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 Two Handed Fly Rod most Orvis rods do better

most Orvis rods do better with a line size or two down

Handsome leather tube stamped "Hardy Brothers

All original and an excellent example of the Leonard Rod Company artistry at that period

Simple and elegant blued nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a gorgeously figured mortised walnut spacer

Julius Vom Hofe / A&F - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 Two Handed Fly Rod most Orvis rods do betterFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with raised pillars. Made for "Abercrombie & Fitch". Very clearly stamped headplate with the A&F logo. 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. The German silver foot is full length and straight. Super nice reel mechanically. Don't miss out on this classic!