Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel 1-Piece It comes in a handsome

It comes in a handsome leather case and overall is just a superb piece of craftsmanship

and comes with its extremely nice original bag and all-brass tube

and second

The famous A&I crossed fish hook trademark seen on this and other early A&I reels was granted in 1877

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Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 6/0 Fly Reel 1-Piece It comes in a handsomeFor sale here is a second version Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in very good overall condition. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment disc under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. The seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature