Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0 2-piece an Arnie Mason leather tube

an Arnie Mason leather tube

Dark tempered cane in a three up node pattern construction

Nicely varnished but has some fishing related scuffs in the varnish here and there

All of the reels are unused and the white gloves are included

neoprene reel pouch

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 3/0 2-piece an Arnie Mason leather tubeFor sale here is a very scarce and potentially unique Edward Vom Hofe trout fly reel. Purported to be made between 1875 and 1880, this early version of what became known as the Peerless model features hard rubber sideplates and rims, made prior to the next version in approximately 1880 that incorporated protective german silver bands to protect the hard rubber. It also features bolstered german silver pillars, while the pillars on earliest reels did