Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle Housed in a handmade clamshell

Housed in a handmade clamshell box

Presentation of a collection of 100 fly fishing reels as well as accessories from the Dutch designer Ari't Hart

All lettering and decals on the rod remain clean

Rich gold silks and burgundy tipping

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle Housed in a handmade clamshellFor sale here is a very rare first 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,