Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 4/0 10' the thread used to re-wrap

the thread used to re-wrap the ferrule and subsequent guide are a shade darker than the original chestnut silks on the rod

Includes original ferrule plugs

The rod features beautiful chocolate colored Bakelite impregnated cane with transparent caramel wraps

Quick release spool

For sale here is an early Montana-era R

Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 4/0 10' the thread used to re-wrapFor sale here is an early Restigouche salmon fly reel made by Edward Vom Hofe. Size 6 0. No serial number. The reel is in very good condition with two cracks in the hard rubber, one by the foot screws on both sideplates. 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 the sliding click drag. German silver safety bands and one double roller bar in the rings up