Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle The replacement tip has a

The replacement tip has a different taper and results in a much slower action with a heavier tip

The female ferrules are engraved "Whitehead" and feature the fine knurling seen on the checks

A reproduction of the 1939 catalog of the Montague Rod & Reel Co

Rich gold silks and burgundy tipping

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 5/0 Vintage Fly Tackle The replacement tip has aFor 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,