Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 Fly Reel 6/0 7'3" Owner's name on rod as

Owner's name on rod as well

This rod could not have been fished much -- a few of the spots where varnish collected in the guides has not worn off

Rod comes with Bob's signature handmade cap-and-ring hardware and hand-flatted slide band reel seat

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Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 Fly Reel 6/0 7'3" Owner's name on rod asAn excellent Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 salmon reel in 6 0 size. 4 1 4" diameter with 1 3 4" spool width. RHW. This is the classic atlantic salmon reel in a great size for two handed rods. Very good condition with no chips or cracks in the hard rubber. Nickel silver rims and rollers and an aluminum spool. Counterbalanced serpentine handle with the oil port built into the retaining screw. Poacher button, adjustable drag, with "Edward Vom Hofe,