Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - Size 2 8'2" or 8 feet

or 8 feet

Jet black tipping at the signature wrap

' rods are often touted as some of the best casting rods coming out today

This does not however affect the casting abilities of the rod

Great if you need to turn over an extra long leader or push a large dry fly or hopper (I fish a configuration like this on the Delaware)

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - Size 2 8'2" or 8 feetFor sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel Size 2 (2 3 4" diameter). German silver and ebonite construction throughout. Mechanically the reel is in superb condition with an extremely smooth winding operation. The oil cap has the 1883 patent stamp. No serial number on the foot owing to its pre 1908 date of manufacture. The foot is full length and unmolested. The underside of the bridge of the foot has been filed, then finished