Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" There are two bronzed stripping

There are two bronzed stripping guides on the butt section

of course designed by none other than Stan Bogdan

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

Silver crank

Ferrules are oxidized black

Julius Vom Hofe - Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel - Size 3 6'10" There are two bronzed strippingFor 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!