Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7 Weight Comes with its original neoprene

Comes with its original neoprene reel case

The grip is slightly ridged as well

Serial number SS9343

Made in 2006

No cracks or chips in the ebonite

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7 Weight Comes with its original neopreneFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". In the late 1800s this size (4 3 8" diameter) was designated as 5 0 (became size 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2,