Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 4 9'9" Sweet delicate action for a

Sweet delicate action for a 5 wt

The reel seat is a mortised

The rod features transparent chestnut silks against moderately tempered cane

Serial # 339

Though back issues can be found

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 4 9'9" Sweet delicate action for aFor sale here is a scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless fly reel Size 4. Poor condition. Pre 1900 reel. Cracked backplate by screw and backplate ebonite separation from nickel silver ring. Inner ebonite layer on backplate side has an ebonite reinforcement repair. Early screw counterbalance feature. Mechanically sound could be tightened up a bit but its fishable as is. Screw heads generally in good shape some a bit buggered but not badly.