Unique “Edward Vom Hofe, Fulton St., N.Y., Maker & Patentee Pat’d Sept. 2, 79” is marked on the drag ring and on bearing cover is marked […]

The back side of this unique size 6/0 reel.

The outer side of the back plate.

The inside part  of the back plate.

A very rare Farlow & Co. (Edward Vom Hofe Made)  5” salmon fly reel, tapered ebonite handle on “S” scroll counter-balanced nickel silver handle, set within […]

A very rare Edward Vom Hofe 3/0 prototype alloy Restigouche style direct drive salmon fly reel, wooden handle on “S” scroll counter-balanced crank winding arm set […]

The back plate of 3/0 prototype Restigouche reel. Rear spindle mounted eight point graduated tension adjuster, lacking the click check gearing and lifter.