Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'5" the Rodmaker

the Rodmaker

Made during the Bob Summers' era at the PHY Rod Co

1 tip has 2 facet cracks on the nodes close to the base of the tip above the ferrule

The rod features lightly flamed cane with flawless golden wraps and crimson tipping

only having been lawn cast (and "pond" cast at the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club)

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 8'5" the RodmakerFor 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,