Hardy Brass Face Perfect Fly Reel 3 3/4" with Integrated Foot

Hardy Brass Face Perfect Fly Reel 3 3/4" with Integrated FootA very nice Hardy Brass Faced Perfect Fly Reel, 3 3 4" diameter with the 1896 check. Excellent condition throughout with normal cosmetic wear for a reel of its age. This reel has a brass integrated foot, and there is one small chip in one foot corner, though it is small and should not impact the reel's function at all. Otherwise it is free of any major dings, cracks, or other issues. The brass winding plate carries a fine patina and sports the

Capacity is WF5 + 20 yds of backing

this reel would be great for chasing high mountain brookies and cutthroat

There are a couple of tiny dings and marks illustrated in the photographs

Good used condition with rim rash and a few small dings on the frame edges and moderate cosmetic wear throughout

The rod looks like it has been used less than a half dozen times

which is fairly light

The aluminum tube with brass fittings is in great condition and has the Payne data sticker

Serial #1188

Oxidized step ferrules which fit snugly

The main wraps are brown with yellow edges on all and a small band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules

There are some unusual circular marks on the spool to note in the second photo

This reel is 3" in diameter with a 1" spool width and weighs a scant 4