Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 6'3" The reverse half wells grip

The reverse half wells grip is only slightly soiled

Comes with its original Vom Hofe leather case

Emerald blank color with Olive Green thread wraps with Garnet and Black trim wraps

For sale here is a Ross RR3 reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 6'3" The reverse half wells gripFor 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