Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Reversible retrieve and line guard

Reversible retrieve and line guard though it is currently set up for RHW

Includes original turned wood ferrule plug

Deep golden/copper wraps blend well for an understated look

The 3 of us spent a very convivial evening in conversation and agreed to meet up round Tom's at the weekend

as there are more available for sale

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Reversible retrieve and line guardFor sale here is a scarce 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel circa 1920 21. The reel is in very good original condition with a few flaws that in no way limit its utility. As you can clearly see in the photos, there is a chip in the rim and a slight stress fracture in the surrounding frame area (see last photo), but no other cracks surrounding this area. Mechanically the reel is excellent. The original smooth brass foot has been neatly shaped at