Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly ReelFor sale here is a second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. This reel was made before it was officially coined the "Restigouche" model in approximately 1911. When this reel was made, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment disc under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent

The foot has not been filed

Don't miss out on this terrific set that deserves to be out on the water again

including a listing for the "Zane Grey Special" made by Hardy's and priced in 1927 at $750

11' with second handle/grip attached

The agate line guide is blemish-free

MKII check with spare non-engageable

The bag and tube are also in pristine condition

Full-length alloy foot

and a predecessor to their later Battenkill model (bakelite was the chemical resin used to impregnate the cane)

Can be fished with either left or right hand retrieve

Originally made as a one tip rod per the PHY rod ledger

For sale here is a Douglas Duck Model 209E bamboo rod - 7'9 2/2 for a 5-6 weight