Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 7'3" 10 cork 5" slim cigar

10 cork 5" slim cigar grip

The reel comes in a black leather case and includes a commemorative medallion

The detachable butt is also in excellent condition and screws securely to the rod

Chrome guides wrapped in a very light brown with tiny black edges

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Edward Vom Hofe George Eastman's Model 423 Fly Reel - Size 4/0 7'3" 10 cork 5" slim cigarFor 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