Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel Gary Siemer To this day his reels

To this day his reels command top dollar

stamped on back inside cover 10/42

The rod has a fast action with a good deal of backbone

Fully seated there is a 1/8" gap in the ferrule to allow for wear over time

Aluminum handle

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel Gary Siemer To this day his reelsFor sale here is a very nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the late 1920s. Much of the leaded surface still remains. Original, unmolested ribbed brass foot. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely. No cracks, chips, or dings. The initials "JS" (for Jimmy Smith) appear on the winding plate. All in all, a spectacular pre