Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 8' This is a very high-quality

This is a very high-quality reel mechanically with the click remaining strong and crisp

The butt cap is stamped on the reverse of the wrap flat "Ron Kusse

The reel has never been lined

and tan bag are original

8'5" # 5/6 type Ritz

Julius Vom Hofe -- H.L. Leonard Raised Pillar Salmon Reel 8' This is a very high-qualityFor 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.