Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Size 1/0 Fly Reel 7' An Orvis Superfine fly rod

An Orvis Superfine fly rod 6'6"

The rod comes in a tan poplin bag and brass-topped aluminum tube

Comes with original zippered reel case

Strap over tensioner and associated drag strength works perfectly

This rod was made for big western rivers throwing streamers

Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Size 1/0 Fly Reel 7' An Orvis Superfine fly rodFor sale here is a very rare special order Edward Vom Hofe fly reel, a Model 504 Tobique. Although the reel foot is stamped "1 0" and has the standard 3 1 8" diameter, this reel actually has a spool width of 1 3 8", similar to a standard size 2 0 reel. What also makes this reel possibly unique is the configuration of the back plate and drag design. Rather than being placed around the center pivot cap as with the standard Tobique and Restigouche reels,