Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8 The rod performs admirably in

The rod performs admirably in windy conditions and will have no problem handling fish of considerable size

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

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Excellent+++++ condition overall with a couple of very minor cosmetic marks

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Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8 The rod performs admirably inFor 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