Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly ReelFor sale here is a nice example of this early Hardy Perfect 1920s 3 1 2" wide drum fly reel. With a 1905 check this reel dates from around 1910. The foot is full length (3. 25") and original, with a slight bend that can easily be fixed. I suspect the original caliper check spring broke and a local gunsmith fashioned the replacement, as seen in the photos. Strapped tension adjuster, original white (now yellow) handle; line burns on frame edge but no

The full wells grip measures 6 3/8" in length with only mild soiling

Oxidized step ferrules

The ferrules are size 16/64 and 10/64 with an excellent fit

Ritz/cigar grip

both supplied by Bob Summers

Classic Anti-Reverse design with all black frame and gold anodized numbered drag knob

The rod features mildly tempered cane with transparent honey wraps and burgundy tipping at the winding check

Gold wraps with full intermediates

For sale here is a Ari 't Hart Rio Orbigo F2 fly reel in near mint+ condition

whichever is your preference

The seat will only allow a reel foot 2 1/4" in length and quite thin

For sale here is an exceptional set of flies tied by Jack Gartside as well as many pages of correspondence