Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel 8'4" Transparent caramel wraps with bright

Transparent caramel wraps with bright guides

Keeper 1 flat left

It was placed on a reel but never fished or cast

Oxidized jet black finish on ferrules

From the end of the upper grip down to the bottom of the rubber butt is 9 1/2"

Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel 8'4" Transparent caramel wraps with brightFor 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