Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" For sale here is a

For sale here is a hollow-built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada - 7 feet 7 inches

The only signs of use on this rod are a speck of rub wear on the butt cap and a little bright patch on the inside of the guides

Both the cap and ring are fully engraved by Paolo Barbetti and the cap states "Whitehead

The rod was original a two tip rod

Detroit- Mich" Oxidized step ferrule

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'8" For sale here is aFor 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 drag. The on off click switch works as intended. Full length foot! Another great raised pillar reel by one of the best!