Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'6' This Champion tube is the

This Champion tube is the same tube Paul Young used and these two local makers were known to do business frequently

Pieces: 3

No scratches in the anodized side plates

Nice fishing reel at a good price

Medium action

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'6' This Champion tube is theFor 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,