Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly ReelFor 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

This example

The reel comes loaded with Scientific Anglers DT4F line in like new condition

Serial number I89

Includes chapters on fly tying

This set is even more rare in that the reels have the all-black anodized finish

signed and numbered print of "One Trout Netted" by artist Michael Knepp

Jet black silks with white and black tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

Petite cigar grip 4" in length with moderate soiling though free of any other defects

Paul Schmookler

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and rim tension regulator