Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 7'10" Cigar-style grip 6 3/8" in

Cigar-style grip 6 3/8" in length with only the lightest soiling

All original with matching "10"s throughout

For sale here is a quadrate bamboo rod made by Joe Perrigo of Genesee Valley Rods from Portageville

Excellent++ condition with very minor edge wear

The 7" long western-style grip has a guide crunch depression near the bottom

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 7'10" Cigar-style grip 6 3/8" inFor sale here is a scarce early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3. 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 construction, including the foot and spool. The hard rubber side plates are in good condition with one slight crack on the backplate. There are also a few chips