Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 4 Weight This two-handed rod is perfect

This two-handed rod is perfect for steelhead or salmon fishing

Included is a six-piece Hardy Gem Smuggler fiberglass rod - 8 1/2 feet for a 5 weight line and a Hardy Ultralite Disc 5/6 fly reel and spare spool

2-tip rated for HCF (#7) line

The reel is still loaded with backing but no line

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Julius Vom Hofe - early German silver / hard rubber fly reel - Size 3 4 Weight This two-handed rod is perfectFor 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