Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly ReelFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911). In the late 1800s this size was designated as 5 0 (became 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair

2-tip model built for a #4 line

We've fielded a few requests for these over the years

Handcrafted in Twin Bridges

4 stamped on the side

2 7/8" in diameter with a spool width of 9/16"

Standard Leonard 3-up node spacing on each rod section

The layers of thick oil paint

The rod weighs 4 1/4 oz

You will not find another like it and this would be the centerpiece of any creel collection

Spools are housed in the original boxes

Leather drag pad and clicker on the interior

A terrific everyday trout rod