Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 6'4" The original smooth brass foot

The original smooth brass foot is unblemished

Left hand retrieve (one of only 10 made

Scripted weight of 2 oz

The female features a nickel silver collar to aid in strength

The leather tube has a couple of spots where clear tape was removed

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - early Size 1 6'4" The original smooth brass footFor 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