Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 8'6" The rod features staggered ferrule

The rod features staggered ferrule construction

nickel silver reel seat with a beautiful stacked bamboo spacer

A brilliant casting Payne

6 and 7 wt lines

coated with the Japanese lacquer

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 8'6" The rod features staggered ferruleFor 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