Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" and spool have been gently

and spool have been gently polished

The rod was original a two tip rod

For sale here is a hollow-built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada - 7 feet 7 inches

At the end of the day of course

For sale here is a spectacular build by Katsumi Harada

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" and spool have been gentlyFor sale here is an early Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. 2 5 8" diameter measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Nickel silver foot and handle arm. Excellent click drag. The on off click switch works as intended. Full length foot! Another great raised pillar reel by one of the best!