Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 8'6" Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidized

Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidized guides

The Gus Pernack-made ferrules are size 16/64 with a perfect fit

The drag is very smooth and strong

Three piece rod

5 fly reel in near mint condition

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 8'6" Oxidized micro ferrules and oxidizedFor sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). 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; before it was known as the "Celebrated Trout and Bass Fly Reel". The screw in the center of the counterbalance was also a very early feature on