Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 3/0 fly reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 3/0 fly reelFor sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent++ overall condition. Size 3 0 3 5 8" diameter, spool width of 1 7 16" and weighs 11 1 4 oz. This reel carries the 1902 patent on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of double 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

Matching numbers throughout

Making this reel has been a labor of love and I think of it as a reel for the serious angler

A rare 6'9" #5 3pc 2-tip Spring Creek which has been lawn cast only

Oxidized ferrules and guides

I love to fish a lighter #7 line

The box closes squarely and securely though the double hook salmon flies currently in the box prevent this as they are too large

"Trout Unlimited Since 1959" on the first flat

Includes the original bag with label and tube with label 70% intact

A fantastic reel for the collector or for the serious salmon or steelhead angler

A terrific everyday trout rod

Rod weighs 3 5/8 oz

Winston 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod with a marked weight of 3 7/8 oz