Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly ReelFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. This serial number M322 reel was made in 1920. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the 1883 patent stamp on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel's drag is smooth and strong throughout its range. The reel foot is full length

beautiful varnish and great attention to design detail

Comes with the original light olive bag and aluminum tube painted brown with heavy brass collar and tube

two-handed rods in the 5

Superbly reviewed by Dr Andrew Herd at - http://www

Reel is in used but excellent condition with cosmetic marks on the rims and reel foot

so Marc sent me two new tip tops for the rod

All the hallmarks are there - thin cigar grip and the mortised curly maple seat with the Leonard cap and ring of the period

Black painted aluminum tube with brass capped collar and bottom

This rod is called Origin

includes the RL Winston address

John fly reel with spare spool

Dimensions are 6" long - 3 3/4" wide - 1 1/8" deep