Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'6' Pieces: 3

Pieces: 3

It appeared in the Spring 1977 Orvis catalog

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with a beautifully figured walnut spacer

This Champion tube is the same tube Paul Young used and these two local makers were known to do business frequently

Medium action

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'6' Pieces: 3For 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 no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2,