Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 3-Piece Includes original bag and original

Includes original bag and original tube with brass fittings

The rod was purchased as a blank from Steffen Bros

8 feet in length with two sections and two tips for a 6wt line

but incredibly strong components which were perfectly matched to carbon fibre rods

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 3-Piece Includes original bag and originalFor 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