Hardy Perfect 2 3/4" 1905 check fly reel Gary Howells The rod features beautifully flame-tempered

The rod features beautifully flame-tempered cane with chestnut wraps and fine black tipping

Holden wrote what was for year considered the "bible"

and aluminum spool

Clear silks tipped black

Tips are marked one and two

Hardy Perfect 2 3/4" 1905 check fly reel Gary Howells The rod features beautifully flame-temperedFor sale here is a very nice example of a wide drum Hardy Perfect 2 3 4" trout reel. 1905 turned up caliper spring click pawl check. Excellent+ overall condition. The smooth cast alloy foot is unmolested. The spool spindle fit is excellent. The tensioner works perfectly. There is no evidence of repair or any un original parts. The spool is marked "16" and the frame is marked "16" as well. No numbers or letters on the winding plate. This reel would be