Heritage Vom Hofe Style Trout Fly Reel (made by Ross Reels) 7'9" How much do I enjoy

How much do I enjoy spending time researching the origins of a $400 reel

For sale here is a very rare C

Ferrules are 11/64

Western-style grip in excellent shape as well as the aluminum up-locking reel set with wood spacer

Heritage Vom Hofe Style Trout Fly Reel (made by Ross Reels) 7'9" How much do I enjoyFor sale here is an extremely scarce "Heritage" Edward Vom Hofe style fly reel, constructed of german silver and delrin side plates. This reel is serial #10 of 27 reels, produced by Ross Hauck of Ross Reels. Ross was commissioned by Len Codella of Heritage Sporting Collectibles to make this limited edition run of reels in 1992. I've included a photo of the 1999 listing from when my customer acquired this reel. The reel features a seven position drag