Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guide

Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guideFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with 1917 check. Excellent+ condition. Most of the original leading (and even the lacquer!) remains on the reel surface. Rotating nickel silver line guide. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "10" throughout. Very tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of other than the faint initials on the winding plate. The reel weighs 14. 4 oz. and the

This rod is more on the slow side compared to the 7'6" rod offered separately here at Vintage Fly Tackle

A terrific rod from Mr

Still the rod tube and much of the hardware make this an interesting piece indeed

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The node pattern/spacing on this early rod is not easily identifiable

The reel has no undue play and is a good example of an early wide drum Perfect

Tan colored cane in a 2 up node pattern

The WT series is the perfect choice for these types of conditions

Blued guides and nickel silver ferrules

The butt also features the script

specifically the steelhead reels

This one is in near mint condition and all original