Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 4 Weight One of approximately eleven 7'

One of approximately eleven 7' 3wt rods ever made by Gary

Second flat: " 'Para 16' "

3-up node pattern wrapped light brown with darker brown edges on all wraps

These rods are supremely rare and almost never show up on the secondary market

Julius Vom Hofe early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 4 Weight One of approximately eleven 7'For sale here is a wonderful and early example of a Julius Vom Hofe german silver & hard rubber trout fly reel in the desirable size 3. Featuring incised rims and slightly bolstered pillars, the reel is in excellent overall condition. No cracks in the hard rubber and no dings to the nickel silver. The foot is full length and un filed. Good click. The reel is stamped "Appleton & Bassett Boston" which dates the reel to 1893 1901. A timeless classic that