Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe early 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 1902 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,

Includes a replacement ferrule plug provided by Hoagy and made originally by Garrison

The spar urethane varnish is very nicely done

The line guard bezel and tension screw have some oxidation present but this will polish right off if desired

If you've ever owned one of these rare little 2 1/2" reels but couldn't force yourself to fish it

The rod and original bag is housed in its original leather Hardy rod tube

and the ferrules are 15/64 with an excellent fit

Originally a bamboo spigot ferruled rod

All cork seat with slide band and a beautifully formed pocket cap add to the lightness

The reel weighs 19 1/2 oz

For sale here is a Gary Howells 6 1/2 foot bamboo rod for a three or four weight line

This catalog features the Leetle Feller line of bamboo rods

long-time rod wrapper for Jim Payne