Julius Vom Hofe / A&F - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 7 Weight Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3

Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3

I believe the original agate tip-top guides were replaced by perfection guides circa 1915

Meet the new addition to the growing Spinoza fly tying bench

mortise cork reel seat

Polished aluminum rod tube with brass collar top and bottom

Julius Vom Hofe / A&F - Raised Pillar Fly Reel - Size 2 7 Weight Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3For sale here is a wonderful example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver ebonite fly reel with raised pillars. Made for "Abercrombie & Fitch". Very clearly stamped headplate with the A&F logo. 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. The German silver foot is full length and straight. Super nice reel mechanically. Don't miss out on this classic!