Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The original lock is included

The original lock is included and it works as intended

remaining unharmed and retaining their rich black color

The prior reel seat was gold anodized (see here)

All sections are full length with a slight

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill -- 7'6" 6wt 4 oz

Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Fly Reel 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The original lock is includedA beautiful early model Edward Vom Hofe Salmon Reel in 5 0 size or 4 3 8" in diameter. This was the model that would eventually be named the Restigouche 423. This reel carries the original owner's name, Francis Bartlett of Boston Mass, which is engraved in a lovely script on the front plate along with the date 1893. It is in excellent condition, especially for its age, and free of any defects that I could find. The rims are excellent, the sideplates