Julius Vom Hofe 4 3/8" Salmon Reel 3-Piece and one which has been

and one which has been very well cared for

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

Some brass is just starting to peek through the plating at the rub spots

At one time there was paint on the aluminum winding check which is now wearing off

"Thomas & Thomas Makers" is stamped in the locking ring

Julius Vom Hofe 4 3/8" Salmon Reel 3-Piece and one which has beenFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe salmon reel. 4 3 8" diameter and 1 5 8" pillar length, which approximates the spool width at its widest point. The reel weighs 20 1 2 oz. Adjustable drag although all settings seem to be result in similar spring tension, which is fairly light. German silver and hard rubber construction. The spool flanges and reel foot are also nickel silver. The hard rubber is in fine condition with no chips or cracks. The screws