Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 2 1 Weight Van Staal reels are famous

Van Staal reels are famous for their excellent performance in extreme environments

The tube is housed in a vintage green Orvis rod sock

A nice Thomas and Thomas Sans Pareil 8' 2-piece

For sale here is a very nice "Optimus" trout reel made by Montague in the early 20th century for retailer Dame Stoddard of Boston

Rod weighs 3 5/8 oz

Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless Fly Reel - size 2 1 Weight Van Staal reels are famousFor sale here is a scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Peerless fly reel size 2. Excellent original condition. Aluminum spool and foot. Fulton St. stamping on the oil cap. Right hand retrieve and in excellent working condition. No cracks in the ebonite but there is some slight scoring to the headplate from contact with the handle arm at some point in its life. There is no serial number on the reel foot, just a factory engraved date of 1894 with the