Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8 There are 77 pages devoted

There are 77 pages devoted to fishing and some of the makers include rods by Hawes and Divine

The box is in poor condition and the top flap is detached from it

The screw nut is stamped "Payne" in the cartouche and underneath "Reg U

Comes with Hardy zippered case as well as line and backing

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8 There are 77 pages devotedFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel made for Colonel William Cutting of Pittsfield, Mass. Made in 1890 (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