Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" The rod weighs 4 3/8

The rod weighs 4 3/8 oz and casts nicely with a 5wt line

For sale here is a Chris Carlin hollowbuilt hex bamboo rod - 7'6" 2/2 3wt

An original Model 204 would have featured black tipping with the gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

The pocket cap is stamped "Thomas

Aluminum down-locking reel seat over walnut

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" The rod weighs 4 3/8For 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 drag. The on off click switch works as intended. Full length foot! Another great raised pillar reel by one of the best!