Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1For 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

Harada rods usually sell very quickly

Zero spool movement - one of the tightest reels I've come across

The wrap is 3 1/8" in length and starts about 1 1/4" up from the ferrule

The winding check is tipped in black

The rod is in excellent+ condition having been fished sparingly

but this is purely cosmetic

Serial #643-4752

Marked Duplicated MKII but with only one pawl and an earlier ivorine handle

This is a lightly used 1950's era rod and one of the nicest Payne rods I have seen in a while

For sale here is a Ross San Miguel 2 fly reel in excellent condition with slight use marks

Blued nickel silver checks

Reel has however been fished once (that's what they are made for