Edward Vom Hofe Model 621 4/0

[Greg D.]

Greetings! New Vom Hofe collector here. Recently purchased this one and the handle looks different than any of the pictures I see of this model online. Could this be original? Patina isn’t even close to that of the rest of the reel. If not, are there other issues? Thanks in advance!

[kyreels]

Hi Greg,

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[Greg D.]

[Greg D.]

[Greg D.]

[40fordflathead]

Most definitely not the original handle. Wonderful looking reel.

[Greg D.]

Thank you, Bruce. I was fairly certain the handle isn’t original to the reel. Now the question is how to find a handle like the original. Any ORCA members who specialize in Vom Hofes who may have one available? Or is my best option to wait for a Model 621 parts reel to pop up on EBay or some other site? Thanks again!
- Greg

[RonG]

It looks like a fisherman wanted a power handle. I have an EVH handle if it’s the right one. This one is threaded for attachment to the drive gear and measures between 3-1/2 and 3-3/4 inches long. I don’t have a 4/0 and am looking for someone to weigh in if it’s the right length for a 4/0 reel.

[Greg D.]

Your handle is definitely closer to correct than the one that was on the reel when I bought it. Interested in selling the handle?

[RonG]

Send me a private message with your address.

[dbummee]

As to your Vom hofe reel. John Elder repaired a tobique for me that needed a handle. He did that and a couple other interior
repairs. Only a reel pro could tell the diffrence.