Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 3 1/2 8'3" The drag washers were hand

The drag washers were hand lapped to make the working surfaces perfectly flat providing ultra smooth drag performance

Uplocking black anodized aluminum reel seat with cork spacer

The rod is in near mint condition

there is some light wear to the varnish in the form of scratches and small chips

This copy by Paul Schmookler is a splendid one indeed

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 3 1/2 8'3" The drag washers were handFor 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