Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 8'1" The cigar grip is 5"

The cigar grip is 5" in length with moderate soiling and a bit of light ridging

Black anodized snake guides

Mortised birdseye maple spacer and nickel silver screwlocking up lock seat

Mechanically it's in excellent condition

7 1/2 feet

Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 8'1" The cigar grip is 5"For sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe Platewind fly reel size 3. Made for Abbey & Imbrie and stamped as such. 2 1 2" diameter and 1 1 16" wide spool. Fixed click check. The hard rubber is in fine shape with one small chip in the rim. Excellent overall condition. The spring is nice and strong and favors left hand retrieve.