Vom Hofe, Edward -- Line Dryer HL Leonard when depressed and the side

when depressed and the side plate is rotated

In 1996 the rod was returned to Sam and the first owner's inscription was removed and signed by Sam and given a serial number

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with burl walnut spacer

Baby Catskill slide band reel seat with Leonard stamped butt cap and Butternut spacer

All of the original leading has worn off

Vom Hofe, Edward -- Line Dryer HL Leonard when depressed and the sideFor sale here is a late 19th century Edward Vom Hofe line dryer. Excellent condition. Includes a spike so you can screw it into a tree streamside while camping. Disassembles easily and fits into its presumably original pouch, approximately 6 inches long.