Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 6'9" There is a pale red

There is a pale red tint around the bottom swell of the grip from the red rod bag

Florida in 1954

The blued step-down ferrules have a perfect fit

The ferrule sizes are 12/64 and 17/64

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Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 6'9" There is a pale redFor sale here is a scarce early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3. 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 construction, including the foot and spool. The hard rubber side plates are in good condition with one slight crack on the backplate. There are also a few chips