3/0 Edward Vom Hofe 504 Tobique Salmon Reel
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3/0 Edward Vom Hofe 504 Tobique Salmon Reel
This reel is in excelent condision, appears to have had line on it at one time and maybe fished vary little. I add some pictures of the inside so you can see what it looks like.
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MODEL 504 TOBIQUE & RESTIGOUCHE
Many anglers had requested a multiplying reel but an improvement over the Griswold and the Col. Thompson. Work started on a new design in 1926 and the reel was introduced in 1928. This was, like the Restigouche, for salmon and grilse fishing but unlike the 423 was a multiplying reel. The appearance was so much like the Restigouche that I am convinced that the company even used the same illustration for both reels. The company claimed that this was the world’s first multiplying reel with the handle mounted in the center of the reel. The handle revolved in a handle guard similar to the 19th. Century trolling reels with the anti-foul fittings.
This guard was made by extending the German Silver binding. The reel was available in five size’s 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 and 6/0. It multiplied at a ratio of 2 1/8 to 1 and was fitted with rolling bars both, front and back, to eliminate line stripping. The reel was designed to be fished under the rod and consequently the spool revolved in the same direction as the handle. For those anglers who wished to use the reel on top of the rod when playing a fish, they could supply a reel where the spool would revolve in the opposite direction. This was built to order only.
Although the company claimed this reel was unique with its center winding multiplying action and they were the inventors, I am not so sure. I am certain that if this was a strong claim then a patent would have been applied for, preventing other manufacturers from making similar reels.
Edward vom Hofe, Heddon, Zwarg Reels
In the late 1890's and early 1900's, one of the finest large saltwater and Salmon reel makers known was Edward vom Hofe of NY. These handmade reels are mostly for saltwater use and shown below is a full range of the sizes and styles he made from the 1-0 to 12-0. The reels are made of German silver and a hard rubber side plate. The Salmon reels are marked "Griswold".
Otto Zwarg worked for vom Hofe and later started his own company, making an equally fine handmade saltwater and Salmon reel.
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