Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 3 1/2 8'3" ventilated spool and frame

ventilated spool and frame

It lays #3 line beautifully and I've fished this same model throughout some of New England's best backcountry brook trout waters

Stamped in the cap is "R

Weight 13

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 3 1/2 8'3" ventilated spool and frameFor sale here is a scarce and early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). Early 20th century reel owing to the model number on the reel foot (instituted at the turn of the century), and lack of a 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". German silver construction, including the foot and spool. The hard rubber side