Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker in used condition

in used condition

and clean and classic lines

For sale here is John Pickard's rendition of the  Paul Young "Martha Marie" bamboo rod

Wells who designed the reel

For sale here is a rather rare Bruce & Walker 10'6" 3/1 Salmon and Sea Trout rod

Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker in used conditionFor sale here is a very rare Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel retailed by Conroy's of New York, dubbed "The Wells" after Henry P. Wells who designed the reel. Circa 1889. Only 4 to 6 of these reels are thought to have been made. Aluminum construction. Stamped "Thos. J. Conroy N. Y." and "The Wells". 3" diameter (3 1 2" pillar to pillar), weighing 6 3 4 oz. The German silver reel foot is full length, un filed, in fine overall condition, and fits