Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Moderately flamed cane with emerald

Moderately flamed cane with emerald wraps and black tipping

the Westminster Reels have internal self lubrication

remaining unharmed and retaining their rich black color

where Daniel Webster also wet a line

The rod weighs 3 1/2 oz with a slightly heavier tip than the other Claar rod listed here

Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Moderately flamed cane with emeraldA beautiful early model Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Reel in 5 0 size or 4 3 8" in diameter. This was the model that would eventually be named the Restigouche 423. This reel carries the original owner's name, Francis Bartlett of Boston Mass, which is engraved in a lovely script on the front plate along with the date 1893. It is in excellent condition, especially for its age, and free of any defects that I could find. The rims are excellent, the sideplates