Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 6' There is a band of

There is a band of marked thread at the 14" and 18" mark to help curb the the tales of 20" fish

143 of 300 that were to be made - 150 of size 2/3 and 150 of size 4/5 (not certain how many were actually produced)

Although the tube has been labeled Model 38

For sale here is another stunning VR Design titanium fly reel - the Salmo Trutta Perfection MKII 8/10

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 6' There is a band ofFor sale here is a HL Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Nickel silver rims, pillars, screws, hard rubber side plates. 3 7 8" diameter (4 1 4" across pillars) and 1 1 2 to 1 3 4" spool width. Includes a faint stamping on the faceplate with says "HL Leonard Patent No." and then I think it reads 191813, which would be the Philbrook & Payne patent number. The four position sliding drag adjustment bar and fixed click works well.