Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'2" Extremely minor marks in the

Extremely minor marks in the anodized finish

Nice little copy of the supplement to Hardy's 1935 Angler's guide

Color preserver has caused some lightening on the butt guide wraps but all are sound with an attractive patina

usually lost over time so a nice bonus

For sale here is a beautiful Sweetgrass "Powder Horn" 7'3" 2/1 4wt pentagonal bamboo rod

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'2" Extremely minor marks in theFor 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.