Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 6'3" although it could use a

although it could use a good cleaning

For sale here is a very special Phillipson impregnated bamboo rod - Dry Fly Special - 8'6" 3/2 for a 6wt line

with many period photos

slightly soiled from use but would clean up smartly if desired (no ridging present)

The reverse half wells grip is only slightly soiled

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 6'3" although it could use aFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel made for Colonel William Cutting of Pittsfield, Mass. Made in 1890 (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