Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 4/0 9 Weight Carmichael tells us this rod

Carmichael tells us this rod was made for a fishing buddy of Garrison's

serial #304

Completely designed in the tradition of the classics Vom Hofe

Serial #0051

Medium-fast action

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 4/0 9 Weight Carmichael tells us this rodFor sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche fly reel size 4 0. The reel is in near mint original condition. Extremely minor marks exist from the past ~65 years of handling and maybe fishing a few times, but the reel is 95% flawless cosmetically. German silver and hard rubber construction. Dual roller bars. Aluminum spool. The aluminum reel foot is full length, unmolested, and has the 423 and 4 0 stamping. Very strong and smooth drag.