Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 7'3" as well as being left-hand

as well as being left-hand / right-hand user convertible

For sale here is a rarely seen Per Brandin hollowbuilt six-strip (hex) bamboo rod -- 8'9" 2/2 for a WF7 line

otherwise excellent condition with normal signs of fishing use

but not marked as such

Sealed carbon fiber drag

Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 7'3" as well as being left-handFor 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