Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 6' very nice audible click incoming

very nice audible click incoming

There is a band of marked thread at the 14" and 18" mark to help curb the the tales of 20" fish

Edwards and Hawes (Kosmic) and around 1892 bought the Highland Mills company from the remaining original partners and Edward Payne

and responsive

Near mint condition with original Hardy pouch

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 6' very nice audible click incomingFor sale here is a HL Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel, made by Julius Vom Hofe. Nickel silver rims, pillars, screws, hard rubber side plates. 3 7 8" diameter (4 1 4" across pillars) and 1 1 2 to 1 3 4" spool width. Includes a faint stamping on the faceplate with says "HL Leonard Patent No." and then I think it reads 191813, which would be the Philbrook & Payne patent number. The four position sliding drag adjustment bar and fixed click works well.