Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" 9' A tiny bit of brassing

A tiny bit of brassing to the interior snake guides on the butt indicate some lawn casting

The bag and tag are original but the tube is a period replacement and just slightly long

Includes original Ballan embossed leather pouch

Bengt is among the best in the world at working on these reels

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel - 4" diameter with duplicated MKII check

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" 9' A tiny bit of brassingA very nice Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel from the pre WWII era, set up for the usual RHW. Duplicated Mk II check. The reel is in excellent overall condition with normal cosmetic wear but no major defects and it is excellent mechanically with a pleasing click and nice tight spool. Pristine agate line guide with no cracks and a beautiful dark hue. The original ribbed brass reel foot is full length and unmolested. Comes in brown Hardy selvyt drawstring