Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Salmon Reel Model 423 Size 3 0. Philadelphia, PA era circa 1940. Excellent+ condition. No cracks or even a blemish in the hard rubber plates. Strong drag. RHW. It appears to me the reel has been polished at some time in the past and the "professional" missed a small area by one of the double pillars. See last photo. This isn't a negative per se, but I do think it should be disclosed. You should be able

One tip was scarfed but remains full-length

The other spare spool shows a bit of rust on the gear

The rod weighs 3 7/8 oz with all cork reel seat and cap and ring

or a #13 with 300 yards

Emerald green and red tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

The first guide down from the top was also re-wrapped in a slightly darker thread

The photo of Howells will not be included in this lot

For sale here is a Ted Godfrey Bimetal fly reel - Model GBI 255 for a five weight line

A handsome Bogdan large steelhead reel 3 1/2" in diameter and set up for left-hand wind

the male ferrule and first guide above the ferrule were re-wrapped

for #7-9 lines and backing

The blank is light-colored varnished bamboo