Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Trout Reel Size 3 1/2

Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Trout Reel Size 3 1/2For sale here is a very scarce Julius Vom Hofe Perforated Trout Reel from 1911 1914. Size 3 1 2 (if you know of another size 3 1 2 nickel plated JVH, please let us know because we've not heard of one ever surfacing). With a 2 3 8" diameter and 11 16" spool width, this scarce reel features perforated rims and an overhanging edge on the head plate to prevent line from entangling under the full sized, counter balanced handle arm. The large hard rubber

with the original tip and 4

Serial #2165 inscribed under female ferrule wrap and at the base of the tips

Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim and maroon edges at the hook keeper and male ferrules

This rod shouldn't last long at this price

This rod exhibits great power through the mid and butt section with an amazingly sensitive tip action for presenting flies

The reel and spools are in used by still very good condition

Frame Diameter 3

This framing measures 12"X10 1/2"

191813" on the ebonite headplate

with smooth progressive actions

For sale here is a stunning bamboo rod built by Bernard Ramanauskas under the Scott Rod Co

Reel weighs 9 oz