Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 8'6' Kustin built his rods with

Kustin built his rods with graphite laminated to the inside of the bamboo strips

The wet tip section was splintered about an inch below the bottom of the tip top

The rod is in near mint condition with only minor soiling of the grip

This reel has landed a few salmon and is ready for plenty more

Fine walnut spacer and down-locking reel seat hardware

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2 8'6' Kustin built his rods withFor 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