Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly Reel

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 3/4" Early Check Fly ReelFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 3 4" diameter with the early (1896) check with all three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs apparent and and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. The tensioner works perfectly. Four cusps on

Edwards and his rods

The reel remains in excellent condition with only slight wear having been fished sparsely

Orvis later brought this concept mainstream in 1972 with the introduction of the CFO model

Guides: All guides are tight/not loose and are of same age/color

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Steve Blake performed the masterful restoration work

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The blued nickel silver ferrules are size 13/64 with a perfect fit

The lock works but there is no key (the Hardy Roxburgh key fits

The rod weighs 3 3/8 oz and the action is medium fast with a slightly parabolic feel

x 2 3/4" width (measure width from the widest point on the backplate to the end of the handle knob on the faceplate)

The rod weighs 4 1/8 ounces and I would describe it as a medium-fast action rod with lots of reserve power for throwing big bugs and/or for windy days