Hardy 1912 Perfect Fly Reel 4 1/4"

Hardy 1912 Perfect Fly Reel 4 1/4"A very nice Hardy Perfect 4 1 2" wide drum salmon reel with the desirable 1912 check. A fine specimen here in excellent original condition, with very little wear for its age. The patina is in terrific shape and the reel is devoid of any issues that I could find. The foot has a very slight, almost imperceptible bend on one end but that's about it. Very nice smooth click and the spool is tight with no wobble whatsoever. Rotating nickel silver lineguard.

Deep burgundy wraps with black tipping

There is no script on the rod and no hook keeper

The single tip has two dots by the ferrule as if it were intended for two tips

For sale here is a Hardy Bougle Limited Edition fly reel commemorating the 1903 Hardy Bougle model

though still on the medium-fast side

The rod packs into a green cloth bag with a stiffener and a frost coated aluminum tube with a brass bottom and top (though no collar as the threads have been directly cut into the tube)

Solid mechanics

a well known figure in the Arizona fly fishing community

This rod has a powerful medium progressive taper that is responsive

The cigar grip has a rather straight Garrison-like taper and measures 5 1/8" in length

Gorgeous ivory handle spins freely

Includes vintage silkworm gut and nylon leaders