Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" " The sliding on/off click

" The sliding on/off click works perfectly

For sale here is an Orvis Magnalite IV multiplier fly reel for line weights five to seven

The ferrules are size 12/64 with a great fit

It displays some light wear from honest use

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

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 1 Fly Reel 8'6" " The sliding on/off clickFor 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.