Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 1-Piece The script on the rod

The script on the rod remains as sharp and bold as the day it was written

Medium action representative of the fishing style of the day

without backing

Quick-change spool design for quick on the water line changes

The cigar grip length is 4 7/8" with 1/2" rings

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 1-Piece The script on the rodFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe Platewind fly reel size 3. Made for Abbey & Imbrie and stamped as such. 2 1 2" diameter and 1 1 16" wide spool. Fixed click check. The hard rubber is in fine shape with one small chip in the rim. Excellent overall condition. The spring is nice and strong and favors left hand retrieve.