Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle The Story]

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The detached original reel foot (broken) with serial number is included with the sale

The reel comes with a Hardy reel case and the spare spools come with their boxes but no pouches

There is a shallow dent in the spacer from the seat ring

There is very light ridging as well

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle The Story]For sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911). In the late 1800s this size was designated as 5 0 (became 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair