Edward Vom Hofe Model 800 Matecombe Bonefish Reel
Introduced in 1929 as the Long Beach, later changed to the Matecombe in the 1934 catalogs, offered in size #2 - the only cataloged size, this is a 2 3/4" diameter and 1 5/8" wide spool reel. Fitted with both a front rim free spool and tail plate click lever, and having "Edw. Vom Hofe-Maker-Fulton St." marked sliding oil caps, this Ex+ condition example has serial number Y140, with blemish free hard rubber side plates.
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Introduced in 1929 as the Long Beach, later changed to the Matecombe in the 1934 catalogs, offered in size #2 - the only cataloged size, this is a 2 3/4" diameter and 1 5/8" wide spool reel. Fitted with both a front rim free spool and tail plate click lever, and having "Edw. Vom Hofe-Maker-Fulton St." marked sliding oil caps, this Ex+ condition example has serial number Y140, with blemish free hard rubber side plates.