Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 6'8" A historical piece for the

A historical piece for the T&T aficionado

The rod has a rather quick and crisp action as one would expect but capable of the utmost delicacy

red agate stripping guide

Sylvester Nemes - "Two Centuries of Soft-Hackled Flies"

#0 stamped on the side of the foot

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 6'8" A historical piece for theFor 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". 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 no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879