Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel

Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly ReelFor sale here is a fine Leonard Mills Model 44B raised pillar fly reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Excellent overall condition. Catalogued as having a 2 1 4" diameter (or 2 5 8" including the pillars) and a 1 1 16" pillar length. No cracks in the ebonite hard rubber side plates with excellent patent stamp markings. Aluminum frame and spool with no corrosion. Nickel silver foot, half handle arm, pillars and screws. Brass arbor. Excellent fixed click

Hidy's rods are rarely seen on the secondary market

Skeleton reel seat over a varnished Spanish cedar spacer

Many consider these earlier reels (like this one being sold here) to be far more desirable due to their confined design nature compared to the more contemporary designs with a bit more "bling"

It was an incredibly lightweight reel for its day and also included such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

Don't let this one get away

semi-clear wraps with brown edges and black at the oxidized swiss ferrules

Don't miss out on a solid rod at a great price

sealed ball bearing designed to take heavy radial and axial loads

just flawless

Get this rod now - without the wait

Green witness dots

Lightly used condition with a medium to DF action