Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'9" all steps in the making

all steps in the making of these rods is done in house by me

paying homage to Harry Middleton and the Starlight Creek Angling Society

this coming on the eve of World War II

and down-locking reel seat hardware

It is the standard fly reel for use on trout reservoirs

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'9" all steps in the makingFor sale here is a nice example of a post war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the 1950s. The reel features a german silver rotating line guard. Original, un filed ribbed alloy foot. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. All in all, a spectacular Hardy wide drum reel in a hard to find size that won't break the bank.