Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 10 Weight Don't miss out on this

Don't miss out on this steelheader's dream rod at a great price

The script on the rod is in Bob Summers' hand and reads

The reel can be changed to RHW for an extra fee of $65

Original cigar grip 6" in length with thumb indentation often seen on PHY rods

Petite 5" cigar grip

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 10 Weight Don't miss out on thisFor 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". 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, 1879