Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8'5" The tube is also packed

The tube is also packed in a fine heavy canvas bag with a sleeve for the butt extensions

80" and spool width of 0

Hard to find a Whitehead rod for this price

The reel is in near mint condition with a few extremely minor handling marks in the delrin sideplates

The drag can stop the biggest of trout

Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8'5" The tube is also packedFor sale here is a 4 1 2" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1917 check. RHW only. Much of the original leading remains. Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp and the tensioner works great throughout its range. No wobble or end play to speak of. Ivorine handle spins freely. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. There is a chip in the rim as shown in the photos. However, the area around this chip is structurally secure and has been