Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 6'10" The foot is full length

The foot is full length and not filed

Red silks with black tips

with celebration set #48 on each of the three sections (butt and two tips)

Reel is currently set up for left-hand retrieve *Can be converted to right-hand retrieve

"The Natural choice for the dry fly fisher

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 6'10" The foot is full lengthFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.