Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel Gary Howells Built in 1948

Built in 1948

The external shoulder strap is adjustable

Set in the Waverley types

Darkly tempered cane with crimson wraps and blued guides

Comes with original bag and tube with brass fittings

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel Gary Howells Built in 1948For sale here is a HL Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Nickel silver rims, pillars, screws, hard rubber side plates. 3 7 8" diameter (4 1 4" across pillars) and 1 1 2 to 1 3 4" spool width. Includes a faint stamping on the faceplate with says "HL Leonard Patent No." and then I think it reads 191813, which would be the Philbrook & Payne patent number. The four position sliding drag adjustment bar and fixed click works well.