This is one neat piece of reel work By Edward Vom Hofe It first came out in 1929 This reel has a 3 to 1 gear ratio which was used from 1940 to 1942 It is in The orginal leather case marked Vom Hofe on the bottom It does have owners initials engraved very lightly in the hard rubber Foot is full length never been cut This is a pretty Rare reel