Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 10' Sam Carlson-like delrin check above

Sam Carlson-like delrin check above the grip and a square-to-round grip shape as well

It weighs in at 3 7/8 oz

A nice Leonard 38H 2-piece

The blued Swiss-style ferrules are size 15/64 with a perfect fit

Medium-fast action for finest leader-tips and delicate presentation of the flies with sufficient 'back-bone' however for the drill of larger fish also

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 10' Sam Carlson-like delrin check aboveFor 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,