Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 7'7" George fly reel that features

George fly reel that features the very scarce silent check drag mechanism

An excellent little Peerless Reel #3

Garry Mills of Mill Tackle [Former Assembly Manager of J W Young & Sons Ltd] has handled the reel and also believes it to be an example of the missing No

made in 1951

4 1/2” diameter

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 6/0 7'7" George fly reel that featuresFor sale here is an early model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". The reel is in excellent original condition with no cracks in the hard rubber. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment knob under the handle arm, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent mark for