Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0For 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,

3 screws latch system

Tenite slide band with cork spacer and blued butt cap

Leonard 50-5  "Standard" bamboo fly rod

Very high quality varnish

3 7/8" diameter and 1 1/4" spool width

Tom designed it when he was in San Francisco and named the rod "Unity with the Universe" because of its wonderful smooth casting qualities

centrifugal governor

in the author's opinion

Number 25 of 27 rods made

This reel is available currently and doesn't require a 2-3 month wait time like the other Megoff reels offered here at Vintage Fly Tackle

Waldron has ceased making vises for several years now

Dark oven temper cane