Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel 8'10" It will be left to

It will be left to the next owner to remove or keep

Weight: 11 1/8 oz

A fantastic Gary Howells fly rod

otherwise the reel is mint

Size 1/0 - the most difficult size to find

Conroy / Julius Vom Hofe "The Wells" Raised Pillar Trout Reel 8'10" It will be left toFor 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