Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 1/2 Fly Reel 4 Weight Roy signed the inside cover

Roy signed the inside cover as you can see in the photos

German silver safety bands and pair of double roller bars

The tips are numbered at the tip-tops using the tipping thread

after the pin in detent system of the first model

The bearing and drag system are enclosed in the hub and protected against dirt and humidity by guards

Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 1/2 Fly Reel 4 Weight Roy signed the inside coverFor sale here is a nice example of a Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 1 2 fly reel in excellent original condition. Incised rings. No cracks in the hard rubber. The click is still nice and strong and can be fished right or left hand retrieve, actually favoring left. The reel foot is full length and unmolested. The on off click switch works fine. Stamped "Julius Vom Hofe Maker N. Y." on headplate.