Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 6'10" Used but very well cared

Used but very well cared for condition

An excellent Rusty Rat tied by famed New Brunswick tyer Warren Duncan

Eight-sided rear cork check which matches the eight-sided rod tube

"Tibor Reel by Ted Juracsik" and "the Riptide" printed on the side as well as a plaque (removable) with the previous owner's name printed on it

For sale here is another great rod from Sweetgrass Rod Co

Julius Vom Hofe Raised Square Pillar Fly Reel (Size 2) 6'10" Used but very well caredFor 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.