Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight 2) Stationery/letterhead (later-era)

2) Stationery/letterhead (later-era)

The ferrules are 10/64 and the ferrule fit is tight and excellent

The rod appears to be absolutely original and in near mint condition

For sale here is an Orvis CFO III fly reel in excellent++ condition

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight 2) Stationery/letterhead (later-era)For 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