Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 6'4" 5" fly reel currently set

5" fly reel currently set up for RHW

wells grip with aluminum down-locking reel seat over a green anodized aluminum spacer

The rod features medium tempered cane with copper-colored wraps

one short by 3/4"

and a knurled tail plate cap

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 6'4" 5" fly reel currently setFor sale here is a scarce early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Fly Reel Size 1. Late 19th century reel owing to the lack of model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), or serial number (instituted in 1908). This model was later dubbed the "Peerless" in 1911. German silver hard rubber construction. The hard rubber side plates are in excellent condition with no cracks. Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition. The oil