Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 7'3" An excellent Walt Carpenter Browntone

An excellent Walt Carpenter Browntone fly rod

and has the model and size stamp along with serial number E211 (made in 1938)

Normal fishing wear cosmetically

For sale here is a scarce second model Meek 44 german silver

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - rare size 3 1/2! 7'3" An excellent Walt Carpenter BrowntoneFor 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