Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - Size 4 Gary Howells this time by flaming the

this time by flaming the bamboo in the culm to produce the trademark color

and varnished butternut slide band reel seat

there is a very small piece of the ebonite that had chipped off but is now filled back in

Nice leather light tan binding and cloth slipcover

The cork/burled cork fighting butt is also in excellent shape

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - Size 4 Gary Howells this time by flaming theFor sale here is a super scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Fly Reel Size 4. 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. Excellent original condition. Nickel silver rims, handle arm screw, counterbalance, sliding click switch, pillars and screws. Full length aluminum foot. This reel was