Vom Hofe, Edward - Model 504 Tobique 4/0 Fly Reel

For sale here is an Edward vom Hofe model 504 Tobique, 4/0 salmon reel in very good used condition. Serial #F213, made in 1939. Duralumin foot and spool with nickel silver bands & pillars. Hard rubber side plates are in good condition, and the back plate has the original owner's name in two spots: professionally engraved near the foot and faintly scratched into the opposite side. The whole reel has been tastefully polished. RHW, the 7-position drag offers nice resistance throughout its range, and the on/off clicker works as intended. Dual rolling pillars, the rear roller spins freely however the forward pillar has a slight bend and doesn't fully rotate. The foot is full length and the 504 Tobique offers a 2:1 multiplier for fast retrieve. Diameter is a hair over 3 7/8", pillar width is 1 11/16 and the reel weighs 14.67oz. A nice size to match with a vintage 2-hand salmon/steelhead rod, ready to hit the water.