Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Capacity: WF9F + 150yds 20lbs

Capacity:  WF9F + 150yds 20lbs

Straw colored rod shafts

A versatile all-around trout rod

The "Fye Box" was a first of its kind hanging chest fly box originally designed in 1951 and pioneered the way for the Richardson chest fly box

Super-Z type ferrules are size 13/64 with a good fit

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Capacity: WF9F + 150yds 20lbsFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911). In the late 1800s this size was designated as 5 0 (became 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair