Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel 7 Weight Eight feet in length with

Eight feet in length with two sections and two tips

Serial #3845 with a marked weight of 3 5/8 oz

7' 2/1 5wt

The Wilderness River is meant to be used in combination with fly lines in line weights #5

The rod features a very smooth medium action

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel 7 Weight Eight feet in length withFor sale here is a second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. This reel was made before it was officially coined the "Restigouche" model in approximately 1911. When this reel was made, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". 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