Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2-Piece Rod was made in Denver

Rod was made in Denver

Rod is without flaw and original with the exception of one tiptop reset by Bob Summers sometime in the past

For sale here is a 3 1/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1896 check mechanism

Tension regulator works as intended

Original red bag and labeled tube

Julius Vom Hofe -- Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2-Piece Rod was made in DenverFor 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.