Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company First sale here is 8

First sale here is 8 1/2' 2/2 Paul H

sheepskin lined reel pouch

-" marked drag knob cover

The cap is stamped "Ron Kusse

This reel was a prototype and includes a fixed check system unlike most other model 702s which had the adjustable drag system called the Stag Beetle

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche 4/0 Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company First sale here is 8For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent+ overall condition. Size 4 0 3 7 8" diameter with a width of 1 11 16". This reel carries the '83 patent date on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag with the seven detent arrowhead pointer with red dot indicators. The reel foot is full length, unaltered, and has the model and size stamp along with