Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel with Leather Case - LHW

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel with Leather Case - LHWFor sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. The reel is left hand retrieve. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the 1896 patent date on the sliding oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with very bright red dot indicators. The reel was made

Four pieces with one tip make this rod incredibly easy to transport

The sideplates are made of ebonite (hard rubber) and are crack free

and the reel foot is 2 7/8 inches long

Dave LeClair re-set the ferrules and the rod hasn't been fished since

labeled burgundy bag with pocket for ferrule plugs

with a nice target turned into the bottom cap

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to right for an extra fee of $65

good ferrule fit

The varnish remains in wonderful condition

line grooves or repairs and retaining the majority of its original lead finish

This is an extremely nice American made reel

This happened whether the rod was fished hard or remained in the tube since it was made