Perfection Fly Reel Co. - Limited Edition "44 Special" Fly Reel 7'11" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features polished aluminum rims

Here is Wayne's colorful description of this taper:

The bottom is an aluminum cap with the T&T roller die "Thomas & Thomas

Leonard Model 51A-D raised pillar fly reel made by Julius Vom Hofe

Perfection Fly Reel Co. - Limited Edition "44 Special" Fly Reel 7'11" This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handleHere is a brand new, very limited edition "44 Special" fly reel from Perfection Fly Reels, under the leadership of our friend Fred Balling. The reel embodies all of the quality and elegance of the vintage first model Meek 44 fly reel, circa 1900, built by Kentucky watchmaker Benjamin F. Meek. The reel diameter inside the pillars is 2 3 8", the interior width is 1 1 16" with a recommended line weight of 4 to 5 weight. Right hand retrieve. German silver