Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche Fly Reel 6/0 6'6" Bearings - The bearings are

Bearings - The bearings are oil-impregnated bronze which hold lubricant long after other materials have "run dry" and are hard enough to provide a lifetime of wear and remain true and smooth

however the spool has some specks in the anodizing (came from the factory like this)

The ferrules are size 11/64 with an excellent fit and include a custom-made ferrule plug

Another stunning example

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche Fly Reel 6/0 6'6" Bearings - The bearings areFor sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche reel size 6 0. Reel is in excellent condition throughout. Made in 1911. This reel carries the 1883 patent "Edw. Vom Hofe NY" marked oil cap, and has a strong click and fully functional adjustable drag with still bright red indicator dots on the winding plate. Comes with the original Vom Hofe leather reel case that has been through a bit of repair over the years.