Julius Vom Hofe Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 Vintage Fly Tackle For sale here is a

For sale here is a Billy Pate Bluefin reel in like new condition with original box

I see this as the pinnacle of the rod maker's art

The impregnation makes the cane a lovely dark color similar to older Orvis rods

hand-written catalog

Each rod comes with an extra tip and is packed in a hand-crafted leather case

Julius Vom Hofe Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 Vintage Fly Tackle For sale here is aFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar trout fly reel. German silver and ebonite construction. Size 3. Mechanically the reel is in excellent condition. No cracks exist in the hard rubber. The stamping on the backplate is visible. The foot is a bit kinked on one end but can be put back straight by a competent reel mechanic. It fits the reel seats on the few rods I tested it on. A super nice example of one of my favorite