Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 9' This rod is exceptionally straight

This rod is exceptionally straight and ferrule fit is excellent original bag with aluminum tube and brass top

First flat: A Paul H

originally offered as narrow and wide drum sets of three

Made in 1950

A great example of a master tier at work

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 9' This rod is exceptionally straightFor sale here is a very rare first 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 two small cracks in the hard rubber, one by the foot pillar