Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 3-Piece makers" stamped on the slide

makers" stamped on the slide

one of the tip sections is shorter by 3/8" (not sure if it was made that way or not)

Winston IM6 9' 8wt graphite rod

The rod is in mint condition with the exception of a very fine casting crack in one of the ferrule wraps from being lawn cast

Condition overall is good

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 3-Piece makers" stamped on the slideFor 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