Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 German Silver Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The reverse half wells grip

The reverse half wells grip is 6" in length with moderate soiling and a few minor scrapes

The original reel foot was filed on both ends so a replacement was made

This is serial #206

Smooth full-working medium action

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 German Silver Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The reverse half wells gripFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 3 1 2 fly reel, stamped on the tailplate, "Julius Vom Hofe N. Y. Pat. Oct. 8, '89". 2 1 4" diameter, 1" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and German silver hardware. Shouldered pillars. The reel is in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, strong constant click and full length, unaltered german silver foot. All screws are in good condition.