Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" The rod features straw-colored blonde

The rod features straw-colored blonde cane with transparent honey wraps and black tipping

First Printing

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

Largemouth

Julius Vom Hofe Leonard Mills Model 44 Raised Pillar Fly Reel 8'6" The rod features straw-colored blondeFor 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.