This is an Edward vom Hofe Peerless model 355 fly reel in size 1. This is a 3" diameter reel with a 1 7/16" frame width weighing 5.35 ounces. Stamped on the rear sliding oil cover "EDW. VOM HOFE | N.Y. | PAT. JAN 23, 83." The tension of the drag is light allowing this to be fished either LHW or RHW.
This is a 7’ 0” three-piece for a 4 weight weighing 3.30 ounces. The 5 1/4” grip meets the reel seat with a wood check. The mortised and beautifully modeled reel seat is fitted with antiqued hardware. Ron Kusse held the position of Vice President at the Leonard Rod Company for the majority of the 1970s.
David Robichaud's work is well-regarded, and his reels are not often available. The removable back plate is ingenious—press in on the plate surface and make a slight turn which then releases the pressure on the spring between the front plate and spool.
This consists of a nickel silver frame, foot, and handle arm paired with rubber plates. Although made for RHW, the inbound and outbound resistance favors RHW only slightly so it can be used as LHW too. The rims remain in great condition...
Tom built rods under the name "Spring Creek Rods." This is a 7' 6" two-piece for a 5-weight line weighing 3.65 ounces. I'm told that it's difficult to get quads straight. This rod is dead straight and the finish work and minimal aesthetics are exceptional.
This reel appears to be circa 1930s to early 1950s and made for Mills by Julius vom Hofe. Pillar to pillar the reel measures 3 1/8" and has a rim diameter of 2 5/8" with a frame width of 1 1/4”. The reel weighs 4.80 ounces.
The smallest and lightest of the Charlton Reels, the 8350 has long been a favorite of trout fisherman. This is LHW. It is loaded with a 1/5 (3-5 wt line) and has a rare 1/2 (1-2 weight line) spare spool.
In my hand, the action is medium-fast, and it's a very special wand for small to medium-sized streams. This is a 6' 6" two-piece for a 3 or 4-weight line weighing 3.10 oz.
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