Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight An immaculate Leonard 50 DF

An immaculate Leonard 50 DF from the Maxwell period

The reel is in excellent used condition though it does show some wear from honest fishing

The cigar grip measures 6" in length with moderate soiling

Tony hexed front cork check

Payne tube

Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 7 Weight An immaculate Leonard 50 DFFor sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with squared raised pillars. 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. Made for "J Dukehart & Co. Baltimore" (stamp on the backplate reads "J. D. & Co. Balte"). The dished head plate adds a nice flair as does the knurled crank screw and slightly raised rim.