Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" It displays some light wear

It displays some light wear from honest use

Typical of the period it was a very slow wet fly action

Agate line guide - unblemished

Dark tempered cane with Chinese red wraps

Gear teeth and pawls are still very sharp

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" It displays some light wearFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 1 fly reel. Stamped on the headplate, "Julius Vom Hofe Maker NY". 3" diameter, 1 1 16" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and nickel plated brass hardware. 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.