Vintage - JULIUS VOM HOFE - 3/0 - B-OCEAN - Excellent - Big Game Reel with Case

Description

JULIUS VOM HOFE
B-Ocean - 3/0 - With Case
~ Scarce Julius vom Hofe Sticker ~
For your consideration - A nice 3/0 Julius vom Hofe
B-Ocean
big game fishing reel in its original marked
case.
The B-Ocean
reel, with
its star drag, was the brain-
child
of William
Boschen
who with the help of Julius vom Hofe
made
his
dream
of
being
able to adjust the drag on a
reel
while
fighting a
fish
a
reality.
Julius vom Hofe paid tribute to Boschen
by naming the reel
after its inventor with the homophone B-Ocean.
This hard to find 3/0 size reel is in very good+ condition.
All
of the
mechanical functions
work just as they should;
the
drag is strong, the free-spool
goes on and off with ease
and both rim clickers work as they
should.
The reel comes with its original leather case with the scarce
Julius vom Hofe label on the inside of the lid.  The case
is missing its buckle and the stitching that holds
the sides to the back have broken.
The 3/0 size B-Ocean reel is pretty hard to find
and
this
a fine example.  This little 3/0 and its case
would be a
wonderful
addition
to your Julius vom
Hofe
or big game fishing tackle collection.
Return to the days when anglers like Zane Grey.Ernest Hemingway,
Michael Lerner and S. Kip Farrington fished with Hardy Bros.,
Kovalovsky, vom Hofe, Fin-Nor, Stead, Klein and Coxe big game reels.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask them.
This item is being offered for sale in the United States only. If you are
interested in purchasing this reel and live outside the US you must
contact me first before purchasing.Shipping cost includes USPS
mailing service and delivery confirmation.If you desire insurance
please ask, the cost will be added to the invoice.
Thank you for looking and HAVE FUN bidding!