Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel with Leather Case - LHW 7'9" Jim worked under the tutelage

Jim worked under the tutelage of Ted Simroe in the Leonard shop during the 70's

There is also a hairline crack on the rim

An 8' 2/2 5-6wt based on a Pinky Gillum taper

See here for the complete set from the 1960s that is for sale as well

Bradford wrote or etched identification marks on most if not all of his reels

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel with Leather Case - LHW 7'9" Jim worked under the tutelageFor sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. The reel is left hand retrieve. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the 1896 patent date on the sliding oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with very bright red dot indicators. The reel was made