EVH Black Bass Reels

[Jim Schottenham]

With the addition of the little size 3 1/2, I'm two sizes away from completing this set. I have a #1, 2 and 3 1/2 (shown below) and need just a #4 (really tiny!) and a #3. I'd be happy with either a #454 (unbound) or #464 (German silver bound) in either size I need.
Thanks for any leads!

Jim

[john elder]

Jim: Are you saying the number system is backwards in this series with th #4 being the "tiniest" of these? ...or did you just print the digital image backwards? I can't tell which side the ocean is on and the shadows from the sun could be AM or PM

[Jim Schottenham]

Hi John,
The Vom Hofe size number system seems to be somewhat consistant with other reel makers marks of that time frame. The sizes for VH's were:
#5 - 2 inch diameter - 40 yards
#4 - 2 1/8" diameter - 60 yards
#3 1/2 - 2 3/8" diameter - 80 yards
#3 - 2 1/2" diameter - 100 yards
#2 - 2 3/4" diameter - 150 yards
#1 - 3 inch diameter - 200 yards
1/0 - 3 1/8", etc
2/0 - 3 3/8"
3/0 - 3 5/8"

I've got a few ball handle reels marked with a #6 that are 25 yard models, and I bet we'd find someone here that might post a picture of a #7 or 15 yard reel if we try...(anyone?)

[Ron Mc]

sure, I'll take one ... oh, you're buying.

[RAM]

Jim-How could anyone with three such elegant reels not be satisfied? Have you no shame? Bad Bob

[Jim Schottenham]

Uummm, ...no!