Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 Platewind Fly Reel 8'2" I realize there is a

I realize there is a lot of ego involved with the owning and fishing of bamboo

) What makes this reel possibly unique is the brass pins / caged spool configuration that could have been done at the Hardy factory or perhaps an after-market addition

The rod has a buttery smooth medium action

For sale here is a Pflueger "King Bee" - 9'6" 7wt 3/2 bamboo rod

one black intermediate at the 15" mark

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 Platewind Fly Reel 8'2" I realize there is aFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe Platewind fly reel size 3 1 2. 2 3 8" diameter and 1" wide spool. Fixed click check. The hard rubber is in fine shape with no chips or cracking. Excellent plus overall condition. The spring is nice and strong and favors left hand retrieve.