Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 4-piece Line capacity:

Line capacity:

For sale here is a Maxwell-era Leonard Model 50DF-5 bamboo rod

Also included with the sale will be a copy of the relevant page from 1984 Leonard catalog

Line: 8wt / Skagit: 575-625gr / Scandi: 475-525gr

Medium to medium-slow action

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 4-piece Line capacity:For 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". The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for