Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 2/0 Fly Reel 8'5" he decided to try his

he decided to try his hand at improving upon the fly reels he had been using and proceeded to machine and assemble reels of his own design

"23H-115" is lettered on the rod shaft guide flat

Here is in article from 1972 in SI about Vince Cummings:

The winding check is tipped in black

Excellent ++ condition with original bag and tube and protective canvas rod bag

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 2/0 Fly Reel 8'5" he decided to try hisFor sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. Size 2 0 3 3 8" diameter, spool width of 1 3 8" and weighs 10 1 2 oz. This reel carries the 1896 patent on the sliding oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of double roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with very bright red dot indicators. The