Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 German Silver Fly Reel 3 Weight I can't see any sign

I can't see any sign this rod has been cast

descriptive notes

made of stainless spring steel in a traditional design

Swiss style ferrules with a slant knurl sunk into the collar

For sale here is a Garrison Model 206L taper bamboo rod built by Art Weiler of Pennsylvania

Julius Vom Hofe - Size 3 1/2 German Silver Fly Reel 3 Weight I can't see any signFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe made size 3 1 2 fly reel, stamped on the tailplate, "Julius Vom Hofe N. Y. Pat. Oct. 8, '89". 2 1 4" diameter, 1" wide spool. Hard rubber side plates and German silver hardware. Shouldered pillars. The reel is in excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically. Blemish free and unpolished sideplates, strong constant click and full length, unaltered german silver foot. All screws are in good condition.