Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 7'10" The 7" long western-style grip

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

This one won't last long at this price

Cigar grip only lightly soiled

There is a very small hairline crack on the backside of the winding plate

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare Size 3! 7'10" The 7" long western-style gripFor 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