Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" Both the cap and ring

Both the cap and ring are fully engraved by Paolo Barbetti and the cap states "Whitehead

and a friend and fishing partner of Norm

At the end of the day of course

For sale here is a spectacular build by Katsumi Harada

The rod is in very good refinished condition with some varnish wear

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" Both the cap and ringFor sale here is an early Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. 2 5 8" diameter measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Nickel silver foot and handle arm. Excellent click drag. The on off click switch works as intended. Full length foot! Another great raised pillar reel by one of the best!