Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Gary Siemer Described as a 6wt on

Described as a 6wt on the tube and rod but a line size down works best on older Orvis rods

Duronze ferrules size 11/64 with a perfect fit

rarely seen

Prior to shipping the rod

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Gary Siemer Described as a 6wt onFor 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, maybe the nicest drag tension I've ever experienced with these reels. The perforated reel foot has been filed. The on off click switch works as intended. Stamped "Leonard Mills" on headplate.