Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! EF Payne Rod Company The varnish is in great

The varnish is in great condition with nothing of concern to note

Black crackle paint tube with aluminum top and collar

Some of the stamp has worn thin with time

This reel is #152

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! EF Payne Rod Company The varnish is in greatFor sale here is a scarce and very early Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 fly reel Size 3 1 2 (2 3 8" diameter). 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; before it was known as the "Celebrated Trout and Bass Fly Reel". The screw in the center of the counterbalance was also a very early feature on