Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" Varnished Spanish cedar wood spacer

Varnished Spanish cedar wood spacer ring separates the grip and cork seat

Includes owner's manual and Orvis zippered reel case

For sale here is an Orvis Impregnated "Pace Changer" 7' and 7'3" 2/2 for a 5wt line

The frame is stamped

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" Varnished Spanish cedar wood spacerFor sale here is an early Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition. 2 5 8" diameter measured pillar to pillar. No cracks in the hard rubber side plates. Nickel silver foot and handle arm. Excellent click, maybe the nicest drag tension I've ever experienced with these reels. The perforated reel foot has been filed. The on off click switch works as intended. Stamped "Leonard Mills" on headplate.