vom Hofe
Perhaps The Most Storied Family In The History Of Reel Making, The vom Hofe Reel Making Dynasty Began With The Father, Frederick (Fritz), And Was Carried On By His Sons, Edward And Julius.
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Raised Pillar Julius vom Hofe Reels Were Cataloged In Sizes 1, 2 and 3, With Size 3 Being The Smallest

This Tiny Example Is A Size 4, Which Was Not Cataloged And Measures Just 2-1/8″ From Pillar To Pillar. This One Pre-Dates The 1889 Patent.

Only The Earliest E. vom Hofe Fly Reels Show The Screw Holding The Counter Balance. A Diminutive Feature That Adds Much Character.

Just 2-1/8″ In Diameter, Including The Pillars, This Is An Uncatalogued #4 Size Reel. The #3 Is The Smallest Cataloged Julius vom Hofe Raised Pillar Fly Reel.

This Rare Julius vom Hofe Reel Box Is Just 3″ Tall And 2.75″ Wide. Collectors Refer To This Type Of Box As “Chimney” Style.

A Masterpiece From The Bench Of Julius vom Hofe. This Reel Is Solid Nickel Silver, Has Red Jewels, A Hard Rubber Drag Switch, Bolstered Crank Collar And Much Decorative Knurling. Size #4 (2-1/8″)
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Raised Pillar Julius vom Hofe Reels Were Cataloged In Sizes 1, 2 and 3, With Size 3 Being The Smallest

This Tiny Example Is A Size 4, Which Was Not Cataloged And Measures Just 2-1/8″ From Pillar To Pillar. This One Pre-Dates The 1889 Patent.

Only The Earliest E. vom Hofe Fly Reels Show The Screw Holding The Counter Balance. A Diminutive Feature That Adds Much Character.

Just 2-1/8″ In Diameter, Including The Pillars, This Is An Uncatalogued #4 Size Reel. The #3 Is The Smallest Cataloged Julius vom Hofe Raised Pillar Fly Reel.

This Rare Julius vom Hofe Reel Box Is Just 3″ Tall And 2.75″ Wide. Collectors Refer To This Type Of Box As “Chimney” Style.

A Masterpiece From The Bench Of Julius vom Hofe. This Reel Is Solid Nickel Silver, Has Red Jewels, A Hard Rubber Drag Switch, Bolstered Crank Collar And Much Decorative Knurling. Size #4 (2-1/8″)