Edward Vom Hofe 423 rare first model salmon reel 5/0 [SALE PENDING]

Edward Vom Hofe 423 rare first model salmon reel 5/0 [SALE PENDING]An early Edward Vom Hofe 423 salmon reel, a first model "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel" which would be later renamed the Restigouche within the Vom Hofe lineup in 1911. 4 3 8" diameter with a 1 3 4" spool width, this was a 5 0, which would, again, later be reclassified as a 6 0. It tips the scales at 19. 5 ounces. This has the first model drag requiring it to be preset with a pin. The reel is in remarkable condition for a manufacture date of

For Sale - Hardy Bros

On the backplate also features Julius Vom Hofe's Oct

but it has all of the hallmarks of a Dingley-made reel

with excellent varnish throughout

feature quick change spools and have reversible winds

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The reel is in excellent condition with some cosmetic marks as you can clearly see in the photos

8'6" 3/2 for a #7 line

Perfectly knurled nickel silver oil cap

Red and green at the winding check