Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0For sale here is an early 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". The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for

Khaki bag has a stiffener and leather pull tab

For sale here is a very scarce Russ Peak "Zenith" fiberglass rod in a very desirable length - 7 feet 9 inches

Designed for a 5/6 wt line

The mid-section has an inch-long protective wrap over a hook dig

smooth brass reel foot (No

There is some very slight bluing loss on the male ferrule stations

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be converted to right

A nice Bogdan Baby Trout reel

Includes original bag and tube with canvas cover

there are four early Peerless reels shown from Hoagy Carmichael's collection

split by Paul Young and not an earlier blank from another production rod company

John fly reel in excellent ++ condition with original box