Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 1 Weight For sale here is a

For sale here is a very scarce reel made by Hardy Brothers

Designed for line weights 4-6 with a capacity of WF5+140 yds of backing

the Tailwind has a tremendous amount of line feel

The rims have had a new layer of anodization applied to them

chestnut wraps with gold tipping

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 1 Weight For sale here is aFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "1" throughout. As seen clearly in the photos, the reel has been repaired inside a new spring was remounted, as many of the springs on these early check reels were very fragile and broke. The repairs are very functional and the reel works great nice, tight reel.