Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker No cane was lost in

No cane was lost in the repair process

Wells who designed the reel

Transparent honey wraps with chestnut colored wraps at the ferrules

All of the other trout reels featured half-handles

in used condition

Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel AL Walker No cane was lost inFor sale here is a very rare Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel retailed by Conroy's of New York, dubbed "The Wells" after Henry P. Wells who designed the reel. Circa 1889. Only 4 to 6 of these reels are thought to have been made. Aluminum construction. Stamped "Thos. J. Conroy N. Y." and "The Wells". 3" diameter (3 1 2" pillar to pillar), weighing 6 3 4 oz. The German silver reel foot is full length, un filed, in fine overall condition, and fits