Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle The action is quite nice

The action is quite nice - smooth and quick on the faster side of medium-fast

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Ivory capped ferrule plug

Original bag and tube but hang tag has been detached and pressed into the brass top

All original from the tip-tops down to the butt cap

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle The action is quite niceFor 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.