Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel 8'8" varnished blond heat treated cane

varnished blond heat treated cane w/ 3x3 node spacing

90" across the pillars and the spool diameter is 2

This reel is unused in its original wooden display case

and a cap and ring reel seat over a stunning African Blackwood spacer

The collection consists of two separate metal Wheatley boxes

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel 8'8" varnished blond heat treated caneFor sale here is a second version Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in very good overall condition. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment disc under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. The seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature