Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7'11" Chestnut brown wraps over rich

Chestnut brown wraps over rich medium dark tempered cane

accessories

The Classic features a dependable click and pawl tension system as demonstrated by the Landlocks

One small ding in the anodization as shown in the last photo

Oil/matte finish

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7'11" Chestnut brown wraps over richFor sale here is an early model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". In the late 1800s this size (4 3 8" diameter) was designated as 5 0 (became size 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879