Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight The cork is a bit

The cork is a bit worn from use

Nickel silver up-locking reel seat with a Rosewood spacer

The script is in Paul's handwriting

Gary Lacey makes every attempt to keep in style with the original Grangers from the cane color to the rod tube

Original tan bag and brown labeled tube

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 1 Weight The cork is a bitFor 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