Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 1 2" diameter with Duplicated MKII check and revolving nickel silver line guide. Excellent overall condition. Full length and unaltered original ribbed brass foot. The ebonite handle spins freely. No mechanical or cosmetic issues exist. The reel weighs 12. 25 oz. with the backing. No repairs and free of cracks, dings, or chips.

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

hand engraved and lettered "Spinoza Rod Co

Near condition with one small ding in the anodizing on the stripping pillar

The capacity is for 50 yards of backing

The usual set of Thomas windaways are present and the check and keeper are oxidized

with the dry tip

3 3/4" diameter with a spool 2 1/8" wide

Made in early 2000

Original bag and tube but hang tag has been detached and pressed into the brass top

Though marked as a 6wt a line size down is usually best for older Orvis rods

The grip is a 5" cigar

Polished aluminum uplocking screwlock with a Spanish cedar wood spacer