Julius Vom Hofe Ebonite Rimmed Fly Reel (Size 3 1/2) 6'3" Cap and ring have been

Cap and ring have been lightly polished

Detroit- Mich" Oxidized step ferrule

with anglers fishing for redfish and bonefish

Dickerson preferred word of mouth to sell his rods rather than traditional advertisements

Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised African Blackwood spacer

Julius Vom Hofe Ebonite Rimmed Fly Reel (Size 3 1/2) 6'3" Cap and ring have beenFor sale here is a fine example of an ebonite rimmed fly reel made by Julius Vom Hofe. Size 3 1 2 with a diameter of 2 3 8", pillar length of 1" and weight of 4 1 4 oz. Excellent original condition. Features an early and rare "Read" head plate stamp for retailer "Wm. Read & Son" of Boston, MA. Read's were a sports outfitter dealing in a wide range of sporting goods, guns and fishing tackle. This reel's vintage is approximately early 1900's. On the