Julius Vom Hofe - Ebonite Fly Reel - Size 5 7’5” Light brown silks tipped yellow

Light brown silks tipped yellow with additional purple tipping at winding check and male ferrules

in excellent original condition

Black aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised burl wood spacer

The stamp on the cap and ring seat reads "The Leonard

The node pattern/spacing on this early rod is not easily identifiable

Julius Vom Hofe - Ebonite Fly Reel - Size 5 7’5” Light brown silks tipped yellowFor sale here is a rare example of Julius Vom Hofe's Size 5 ebonite rimmed fly reel. Reel is in very good condition and just needs a good cleaning. No cracks exist in the hard rubber. Good clicker. On off click switch works fine.