Hardy Special Perfect Fly Reel - 1906 Two Handed Fly Rod 4 1/4" diameter with 1

4 1/4" diameter with 1 3/4" spool width

John Alden Knight

so the reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve with adequate tension

Steve Blake cleaned the grip in the year 1999 and confirmed the rod was in original condition

Aluminum cap and ring reel seat

Hardy Special Perfect Fly Reel - 1906 Two Handed Fly Rod 4 1/4" diameter with 1For sale here is an early Hardy Special Perfect with 1906 check and ivory handle. Reel is tight as can be and without fault. Minor wear on the winding plate. Full length and pristine reel foot that has never been altered. If you know of any of these reels for sale in the future, please contact me. I have many buyers looking to pay top dollar for reels like this in fantastic original condition.