Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 3-Piece having been the President of

having been the President of AFTMA and President of Burke Fishing Lures

Bearings - The bearings are oil-impregnated bronze which hold lubricant long after other materials have "run dry" and are hard enough to provide a lifetime of wear and remain true and smooth

For sale here is an exceptional framed set of 9 flies tied by the noted Oregon tyer and author

Hardy-style screw down locking reel seat with a fine wood spacer

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 3-Piece having been the President 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.