Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 4-Piece The rod remains in near

The rod remains in near mint condition

The ferrule size on both tips is 15/64

The reel is in excellent original condition

For sale here is an Arne Mason leather reel case made to fit medium sized reels

This mastery is more than evident in this rod

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 4-Piece The rod remains in nearFor 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". In the late 1800s this size (4 3 8" diameter) was designated as 5 0 (became size 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879