Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly ReelFor sale here is a very unique Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent plus overall condition. The reel has been carved engraved with a foliate style pattern on both ebonite side plates. Size 4 0 3 7 8" diameter. This reel carries the 1902 patent on the sliding oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag

or next to your tying desk

The reel is 3 3/16" in diameter with a spool width of 3/4"

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with a fine wooden spacer

but it is not too excessive and it cannot be felt while winding the reel

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a unique piece of history from one of the most respected bamboo rod making companies of all time

The reel weighs 9

Model 0 specs follow:

The bright spar varnish is in excellent condition and the rod has handsome

The finished rod weighs 4 5/8 oz

2/2 format for a 4-5 weight line

1 7/16" spool width

The diameter of the reel is 2 5/8" pillar to pillar