Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 8'10" materials properties

materials properties

No end play or spool wobble

screw lock reel seat with a wood spacer and classic bakelite screw thread and butt cap

Reel weighs 15

The on/off click switch works fine

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 8'10" materials propertiesFor sale here is an early model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for