Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle There is very light ridging

There is very light ridging as well

The detached original reel foot (broken) with serial number is included with the sale

Carbon fibre discs are made in the USA

A scarce book due to the publisher's small print run

Serial #48208 built in September of 1967

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle There is very light ridgingFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911). In the late 1800s this size was designated as 5 0 (became 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair