Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 7'2" Hardy has had connections to

Hardy has had connections to the British Royal Family since 1898 when The Duke of York granted his Patronage to the company

Original green bag and brass capped tube

evident by the burgundy wraps and gold tipping

The rod is in original near mint condition

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Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 7'2" Hardy has had connections toFor sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel made for Colonel William Cutting of Pittsfield, Mass. Made in 1890 (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". In the late 1800s this size (4 3 8" diameter) was designated as 5 0 (became size 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original