Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly ReelFor sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent plus overall condition. Size 4 0 3 7 8" diameter with a width of 1 11 16". This reel carries the '83 patent date on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a very strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with red dot indicators. The reel foot is full length, not filed, and

tying room

The full wells grip measures 6 5/8" it is mildly soiled and remains very smooth

Light marks around the crank handle which is very normal

We have the paperwork from Stan when the reel was serviced

Rod is in very good original condition

All three are in excellent condition

Tensioner still works great with a very pleasing audible click

For sale here is a custom made Vince Cummings "The Superlite" Model FL-460 fiberglass fly rod -- 6' 3wt 2 pc

A nice Bellinger 3 1/2" reel in left-hand-wind

Shane is very well known for his superlative finishing skills and charges $875 for a similar rod

6 1/2" in length with only the lightest soiling

but I cannot confirm this and they are both too long for the rod