Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel 1-Piece perfection-style tip-top on the short

perfection-style tip-top on the short tip

void of any defects in the varnish overcoat

The one issue is that the rubber o-ring on the male ferrule of the tip section is missing

Handsome matte varnish finish

Very light wear on the rim of the butt cap

Edward Vom Hofe early Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel 1-Piece perfection-style tip-top on the shortFor sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent plus overall condition. Size 4 0 3 7 8" diameter with a width of 1 11 16". This reel carries the 1902 patent date on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a very strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with red dot indicators. The reel foot is full length, not filed,