Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 8'10" The reel has no wobble

The reel has no wobble or end play -- nice tight reel

the “Permit”

The reel remains in excellent++ condition with some super tiny marks in the anodized sideplates and evidence that the reel foot has been mounted on a rod

Reels like this were always my favorite and a little extra drag can be applied with your thumb on the inside of the spool

Comes with its original ATH zippered reel case

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 Platewind Fly Reel 8'10" The reel has no wobbleFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe Platewind fly reel size 3. Made for Abbey & Imbrie and stamped as such. 2 1 2" diameter and 1 1 16" wide spool. Fixed click check. The hard rubber is in fine shape with one small chip in the rim. Excellent overall condition. The spring is nice and strong and favors left hand retrieve.