Edward Vom Hofe 423 rare first model salmon reel 5/0 7'5" The ferrules are size 13/64

The ferrules are size 13/64 with a pleasing fit

The nickel silver ferrules are size 10/64 and 16/64 with a good fit

3" diameter with 1" wide spool

Excellent used condition with very minor edge wear that is impossible to photograph

For sale here is a limited edition fly reel - #18 of only 30 made

Edward Vom Hofe 423 rare first model salmon reel 5/0 7'5" The ferrules are size 13/64An early Edward Vom Hofe 423 salmon reel, a first model "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel" which would be later renamed the Restigouche within the Vom Hofe lineup in 1911. 4 3 8" diameter with a 1 3 4" spool width, this was a 5 0, which would, again, later be reclassified as a 6 0. It tips the scales at 19. 5 ounces. This has the first model drag requiring it to be preset with a pin. The reel is in remarkable condition for a manufacture date of