Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" stainless steel rotary bent shaft

stainless steel rotary bent shaft and stainless steel stem

and only one of two that were of large arbor design

The modified full wells grip is quite unique and very comfortable in the hand

Light brown suede zippered case

Comes with original bag and Arne Mason leather rod tube/case with shoulder strap

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" stainless steel rotary bent shaftFor 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