Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Size 1/0 Fly Reel 7'11" and gold paper label

and gold paper label

Stamped "3" througout

well suited for most small-mid size steam situations

These were all pre-sold out and serial numbers were chosen by the purchasers

jaws appear to be holding up well

Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Size 1/0 Fly Reel 7'11" and gold paper labelFor sale here is a very rare special order Edward Vom Hofe fly reel, a Model 504 Tobique. Although the reel foot is stamped "1 0" and has the standard 3 1 8" diameter, this reel actually has a spool width of 1 3 8", similar to a standard size 2 0 reel. What also makes this reel possibly unique is the configuration of the back plate and drag design. Rather than being placed around the center pivot cap as with the standard Tobique and Restigouche reels,