Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 9'3" Mechanically sound — needs a

Mechanically sound — needs a lube

Mint unused condition

The spigot ferrules fit perfectly with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

Uplocking aluminum reel seat over bakelite

This rod came from the Young family and includes a provenance letter from Todd Young

Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 9'3" Mechanically sound — needs aFor sale here is a very special reel with amazing provenance. George Eastman's second 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". Size 4 0. The reel is in excellent original condition with one slight crack in the hard rubber on the back plate. Other than this, the reel is in excellent