Edward Vom Hofe Peerless #6 Reel - 1 7/8"

Edward Vom Hofe Peerless #6 Reel - 1 7/8"We are pleased to announce we have been entrusted to present to the world a Peerless #6 reel. Never heard of one? Most serious reel collectors have seen a #5 Peerless, 2" in diameter. However, NO ONE has ever seen a Peerless #6 1 7 8" in diameter fly reel. The reel descended through the owner's family for 3 generations and is made available now for the first time. This one of a kind specimen is in excellent working condition, no cracks in the hard

Cane is flamed with darker and lighter mottling

2T #7 line 8oz

Black Mildrum stripping guide

Western grip has been replaced

The rod has been fished very slightly but is still in excellent shape

Switchable retrieve

One tip has been used much more than the other one as the guides show some grooving and should be replaced

It has an uplocking screw lock reel seat over a varnished walnut spacer

and this one is in excellent condition

Nice small stream rod which is ready for plenty of fishing action

although slightly soft

"Thomas and Thomas 7' /#4 Montana" neatly lettered in Tom Maxwell's hand