Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 1-Piece Made in May of 1955

Made in May of 1955

For sale here is a Bo Mohlin Tiny Trout fly reel

The bamboo tip sections are numbered 1 and 2 at the ferrule

John Clarence "Jack" Gartside was an American fly tyer and fly fishing author

There is some noticeable end play like many of the latch "Uniqua" styled reels

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 1-Piece Made in May of 1955For 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". The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for