Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7'7" For sale here is a

For sale here is a leaded

/ Third flat: Fer

6" cigar grip

The bladed star knob enables the angler to make quick one finger drag adjustments without changing rod hands or rolling the rod over to make an adjustment

Comes with original fold-over bag with model designation in Dickerson's handwriting

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 7'7" For sale here is aFor 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". 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, 1879