Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 6'6" For sale here we have

For sale here we have a limited edition

The four biographical pieces start with a short article on the author of The Modern Dry Fly Code

This particular reel is one that he manufactured to show up and coming reel builders how to do the process

This rod is from the earliest days of Fenwick (1955-1962)

it's easy to see why

Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 6'6" For sale here we haveFor sale here is a very special reel with amazing provenance. George Eastman's second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (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". Size 4 0. The reel is in excellent original condition with one slight crack in the hard rubber on the back plate. Other than this, the reel is in excellent