SKU: VFT4697
For sale here is a classic Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 "Restigouche" Salmon fly reel in excellent overall condition. The reel is left-hand retrieve. Size 6/0 - 4 1/4" diameter. No cracks in the hard rubber and the rims are free of dings. This reel carries the 1896 patent date on the sliding oil cap. German silver safety bands and pair of roller bars. The reel has a strong adjustable drag and click. This reel has the seven detent arrowhead pointer drag feature with very bright red dot indicators. The reel was made in the mid or late 1920's. The reel comes with an original EVH leather case in AMAZING condition.The reel also comes with a replacement reel foot to accommodate modern rods.Bengt Engelbrekt from Sweden made the replacement reel foot and also switched the reel from right to left hand retrieve. Bengt is among the best in the world at working on these reels. You will not be disappointed in this reel -- don't miss out.
We attempt to ship all of our items via the United States Postal Service and do our best to ship at cost (if other shipping providers such as UPS / FedEx / DHL are required we may add a surcharge to the shipping costs stated below). Due to the importance of packing items carefully please allow up to two weeks for arrival (depending on how busy we are) though we certainly do our best to get items to you as expeditiously as possible. Our shipping rates are as follows, and are subject to change without notice.
Domestic Shipping - USA
Shipping |
Item Value
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Cost |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 – $49.99 | $7 |
USPS Priority Mail | $50 – $99.99 | $9 |
USPS Priority Mail | $100 – $199.99 | $15 |
USPS Priority Mail | $200 – $299.99 | $18 |
USPS Priority Mail | $300 – $499.99 | $22 |
USPS Priority Mail | $500 – $749.99 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $750 – $1,249.99 | $38 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,250 – $1,749.99 | $45 |
USPS Priority Mail | $1,750 – $2,499.99 | $52 |
USPS Priority Mail | $2,500 – $3,499.99 | $70 |
USPS Priority Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $100 |
USPS Priority Mail | $5,000 and up | $150 |
International Shipping - Canada
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class Mail (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 - $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail | $0 - $1,000 | $50 |
USPS Express Mail | $0 - $599.99 | $65 |
USPS Express Mail | $600 – $999.99 | $75 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail | $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 |
USPS Express Mail | $2,000 – $3,499.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail | $3,500 – $4,999.99 | $120 |
USPS Express Mail | $5,000 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Japan
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (only available for reels and other small packages) | $0 – $400 | $35 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $68 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $999.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $110 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $135 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
International Shipping - Rest of World
Shipping |
Item Value
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Shipping Cost |
USPS First Class (for reels and other small packages only) | $0 – $400 | $30 |
USPS Priority Mail International (6-10 days) | $0 – $999.99 | $60 |
USPS Express Mail International | $0 – $499.99 | $80 |
USPS Express Mail International | $500 – $999.99 | $90 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,000 – $1,799.99 | $100 |
USPS Express Mail International | $1,800 – $2,999.99 | $115 |
USPS Express Mail International | $3,000 – $4,999.99 | $150 |
USPS Express Mail International | $5,000.00 and up | $175 |
All items come with a 3-day inspection period during which they can be returned to us for a full refund (provided that they are in the same condition in which they left our shop). Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. If an item is returned, we will issue a refund within 10 days. Refunds will be either administered by providing a check or, when possible, by canceling a credit card purchase.
Please note that any international customs duties (such as VAT, etc.) are the responsibility of the buyer. Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% sales tax on all purchases.