Leonard Mills (Julius Vom Hofe) Raised Pillar Model 50A Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod currently set up for left

currently set up for left

Bob's work is simply superb and this minor repair is indistinguishable

Comes in a suede drawstring leather bag

Dark burl walnut cap and ring seat

Leonard Mills (Julius Vom Hofe) Raised Pillar Model 50A Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod currently set up for leftA nice Leonard Mills model 50A trout reel set up for RHW. This is a classic circa 1925 raised pillar reel that was made by Julius vom Hofe for the Mills shop. The spool and frame are aluminum, and the foot, pillars and handle are nickel silver. It has the distinctive ivorine winding knob and an on off click button that works as it should. The Leonard Mills stamping on the front plate is strong. This reel has seen very little use, and all parts are