Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly ReelFor sale here is a nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the early 1930s to late 1940s. Original, un filed ribbed brass foot. It has the engage able spare pawl and one pawl post is a replacement but done very nicely and it's tight as it should be. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. All in all, a

And they are very rarely seen for sale

Good ferrule fit and straight rod sections

Comes in the original bag with no hang tag and a non original ferrule plug and tube

Varnish shows a little aging

The rod is in excellent+ condition with moderate soiling to the grip being the only detractor

Bi-directional clicker with strong adjustable disc drag

Beautifully flamed cane

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3/2 6wt bamboo rod

this should not be an issue

Serial number 42118 made in 1965

This reel carries the 1902 patent date on the oil cap

The rod is in excellent original condition and comes with its original bag and tube