William Mills & Son Original "Fairy" Raised Pillar / Hard Rubber Fly Reel

William Mills & Son Original "Fairy" Raised Pillar / Hard Rubber Fly ReelFor sale here is an original William Mills & Son "Fairy" Raised Pillar Hard Rubber Fly Reel. Made by Julius Vom Hofe. Specifically made for use with the Leonard Baby Catskill fly rods, this 2 1 4" diameter (pillar to pillar) reel features an aluminum spool and nickel silver fittings. The tiny crank handle has a hard rubber grasp and the foot is full length and straight. The reel overall is in excellent+ condition, inside and outside. Stamped very

Original Hardy rod bag with ferrule plugs and original tube and canvas cover

Makers" (no patent stamp)

The dark brown agate line guide is crack-free

Soiled grips otherwise excellent with its Powell labeled leather tube (one strap broken)

The rod was made with a wet tip and a dry tip as noted on the bamboo on each tip

This is the best JVH reel I've laid my hands on

The rod is void of any repairs nor are any needed

The "Sospiri" model - 7'9 3/2 for a 4 or 5 weight line

Small cigar grip

this rod is pretty much the classic Catskill dry fly rod

12 pages with high-quality photography throughout

Reel has only been out of the bag for photos - unlined