Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly ReelFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4 1 4" diameter with Duplicated MKII check and spare un engageable pawl. 1 9 16" spool width. Excellent+ condition. Early 1920s. Most of the original leading (and lacquer) remains on the reel surface. Full length original smooth alloy foot. Very tight reel mechanically. No line burns, cracks, chips, or dings. The reel foot measures 3 7 8" in length. The handle is pretty tight to its post but

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noting model name (The Texas Kid)

One tip however has been broken about 4 1/2" from the top

One small chip/crack in the agate line guide

Mildly tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and gold tipping

The reel's line capacity is a DT4 plus 30 yards of backing

The female features a nickel silver collar to aid in strength

The rod was made with a wet tip and a dry tip as noted on the bamboo on each tip

A very rare and highly unusual Leonard rod here

Mechanically perfect

medium fast dry fly action

The original western-style grip is moderately soiled and lightly ridged but overall in fine shape