Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" complete with perfect agate line

complete with perfect agate line guide

lack of an incised line connecting the spool perforations

Rod is in like new condition

The die stamp on the cap dates this rod to the late 1990's

For sale here is a Wanigas "Au Sable" fiberglass rod in mint condition

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 8'5" complete with perfect agate lineFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model beginning circa 1911). In the late 1800s this size was designated as 5 0 (became 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original condition. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and pair