Julius Vom Hofe Ebonite Rimmed Fly Reel (Size 3 1/2) 9' This one's perfect and ready

This one's perfect and ready to go with the line as a bonus

Maker" in the cartouche

The grip is a 13 cork slim cigar and the keeper is set on the wrap flat

A Pflueger Medalist 1495 model fly reel

smooth and snug and includes fine brass ferrule plugs

Julius Vom Hofe Ebonite Rimmed Fly Reel (Size 3 1/2) 9' This one's perfect and readyFor sale here is a fine example of an ebonite rimmed fly reel made by Julius Vom Hofe. Size 3 1 2 with a diameter of 2 3 8", pillar length of 1" and weight of 4 1 4 oz. Excellent original condition. Features an early and rare "Read" head plate stamp for retailer "Wm. Read & Son" of Boston, MA. Read's were a sports outfitter dealing in a wide range of sporting goods, guns and fishing tackle. This reel's vintage is approximately early 1900's. On the