Jordan, William H. - Jordan the Rodmaker; a Biography of Wesley D. Jordan at Cross, South Bend, Orvis 7'5" The back plate also has

The back plate also has a removable knurled bearing cap

then given a thin Garrison-style final coat of correct vintage Valentine's Super Valspar Marine varnish to properly restore the original Garrison-like appearance

made in 1949

For sale here is a nice example of a Julius Vom Hofe Size 3 fly reel in excellent original condition

Bright up-locking reel seat over a stunning tiger maple spacer

Jordan, William H. - Jordan the Rodmaker; a Biography of Wesley D. Jordan at Cross, South Bend, Orvis 7'5" The back plate also hasJordan the Rodmaker; a Biography of Wesley D. Jordan at Cross, South Bend, Orvis Whitefish Press, 2010. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket condition: Fine