Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly Reel 14' Petersburg in 1950 shortly after

Petersburg in 1950 shortly after the move from Brooklyn

Caramel colored cane with rust colored wraps and fine gold tipping

It appears that one tip (the one with the lighter colored wraps) is a replacement

For sale here is a Gary Lacey made

The spool screw is a replacement

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly Reel 14' Petersburg in 1950 shortly afterFor sale here is a great example of the much sought after Hardy Perfect with 1917 check mechanism. This is the 3 3 4" diameter wide drum model. There have been no repairs or everything about the reel appears to be original. Full length unmolested smooth alloy foot that measures 3 1 2" in length. No chips, cracks or dings. No line grooves to the pillars or the rotating nickel silver line guard. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very