Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel Granger / Wright & McGill For sale here is a

For sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod in excellent original condition

For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod - 8 1/2 feet for a 7 weight in the standard 2/2 format

The main chamber is hour glass shaped

original bag and tube (with the early tube label signed by Gary)

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 - Size 6/0 Fly Reel Granger / Wright & McGill For sale here is aFor sale here is a second model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. This reel was made before it was officially coined the "Restigouche" model in approximately 1911. When this reel was made, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". Size 6 0 4 1 4" diameter. This reel carries the Sep 2, 1879 patent on the drag adjustment disc under the handle, as well as the Jan 23, 1883 patent