Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 1-Piece For sale here is a

For sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition

No apparent repairs or unoriginal parts

Complete with original bag and tube with brass fittings

Burgundy signature wrap with apricot tipping midway between the stripping guide and grip

and has the model and size stamp along with serial number H258 (made in 1915)

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 1-Piece For sale here is aFor sale here is a nice example of this early Hardy Perfect 1920s 3 1 2" wide drum fly reel. With a 1905 check this reel dates from around 1910. The foot is full length (3. 25") and original, with a slight bend that can easily be fixed. I suspect the original caliper check spring broke and a local gunsmith fashioned the replacement, as seen in the photos. Strapped tension adjuster, original white (now yellow) handle; line burns on frame edge but no