Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly ReelFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. This serial number M322 reel was made in 1920. Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the 1896 patent stamp on the oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel's drag is smooth and strong throughout its range. The reel foot is full length

Try to find a nicer example of a Paul Young Perfectionist anywhere -- I doubt you will

A really nice piece of workmanship here

There are a few what appear to be very small and insignificant water marks in the anodized finish

Excellent condition with normal wear

The rod features fiberglass spigot ferrules for the utmost sensitivity and weight reduction

For sale here is a hollow-built bamboo rod handcrafted in Japan by Katsumi Harada - 7 1/2 feet

Includes original bag and ballistic nylon tube with Echo logo

and above the winding check

wet or dry

we wanted to preserve the look and feel or a quality reel without the shiny finish that would be detrimental for fishing by "spooking" fish

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 10/14/18 with a smooth

Marcelo made approximately 180 rods in his career