Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 3-piece Hardy zippered case

Hardy zippered case

of Jeffersonville

For sale here is an exquisitely-crafted leather rod and reel combination "backpack-style" case by leather artist

ferrule plug sewn into the bag

He felt that the Vom Hofe reels were more challenging and that he could recreate them and improve on the original design

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 3-piece Hardy zippered caseFor sale here is an early Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. 2 5 8" diameter measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Nickel silver foot and handle arm. Excellent click, maybe the nicest drag tension I've ever experienced with these reels. The perforated reel foot has been filed. The on off click switch works as intended. Stamped "Leonard Mills" on headplate.