Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 Fly Reel 2/0

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 Fly Reel 2/0A nice Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche Salmon reel in 2 0 size. RHW. Philadelphia era model. 3 5 8" diameter with a 1 3 16" spool width. Lightly used condition with clean nickel silver frame and hard rubber sideplates. Minimal wear to the screws. Mechanically the reel feels very smooth and the drag is good throughout its 7 settings. "423" and "2 0" are marked on the underside of the foot crossbar, which has a little residue on it (though a

No major issues and pretty clean overall

and slide are aluminum

which I believe to be the original packaging

A rare early Orvis Rocky Mountain bamboo fly rod

Long straight foot that measures 3 7/16" in length

These rods are not often seen and especially not in this fine condition

The serial #840 is lettered 1 flat left and the keeper is 1 flat right

Shipment estimated to be 5/6 weeks after the order placement

The diameter of the reel is 3

its hardware is upgraded with a smartly blued and hand-engraved nickel-silver sliding reel seat band which embellishes the Wes Jordan-model rods

Serial number marked on each tip above ferrules and on butt section near stripping guide

Fawn silk wraps edged with dusty plum