Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" "8'3" - 5" "1996-005" "JCK"

"8'3" - 5" "1996-005" "JCK"

Spool width - 0

when the varnish goes so does the white ink on the rod

Although this rod was finished out by the consumer the bamboo build was done by Orvis and as such features the Orvis quality

Robichaud #5 Traditional Trout fly reel with removable back cover

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" "8'3" - 5" "1996-005" "JCK"For 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