Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 8'9" Includes aluminum ferrule plug tethered

Includes aluminum ferrule plug tethered to the bag

Straw colored cane with honey-colored wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check

Nice small stream rod which is ready for plenty of fishing action

Medium action and best with a three weight line in my opinion

Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 8'9" Includes aluminum ferrule plug tetheredFor sale here is a wonderful and early example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver & hard rubber trout fly reel in the desirable size 3. Featuring incised rims and slightly bolstered pillars, the reel is in excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber and no dings to the nickel silver. The foot is full length and un filed. Good click. The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893 1901. A timeless classic that