Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 10' An excellent example of the

An excellent example of the rodmakers art and this rod belongs in any collection of fine bamboo rods

Small round T&T logo stamp on the ferrules

The grip is 11 corks and is done in what I would call a Hawes style (it tapers up most of the way to the front cork check and turns down just before the end)

The fighting butt itself is 4 1/2" in length when inserted into the bottom of the rod

This rarely seen maker is also an excellent machinist and Rivett lathe collector of considerable note

Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 10' An excellent example of theFor 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