Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'10" but not marked as such

but not marked as such

Superb spar varnish

The locking ring features the "W

Left or right-hand retrieve

black high-speed steel snake guides

Leonard Mills Model 44B Raised Pillar Fly Reel 7'10" but not marked as suchFor 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