Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 8 Weight This "44 Special" is a

This "44 Special" is a reproduction of the classic Meek reels

dark straw colored cane with amber wraps and red tipping at the winding check

The action is on the medium-side of medium-fast

This is a portfolio of color plates featuring fully dressed flies and ten black and white engravings in a gilt-blocked cloth-bound presentation box

For sale here is a catalog from the Paul H Young Rod Company from the early 1970s

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 8 Weight This "44 Special" is aA very nice Hardy Perfect reel in 3 7 8" size with a duplicated Mark II check. Set up for RHW. Later enamel model. Near mint condition with just the tiniest hint of edge wear at a spot or two on the rim and some minor handling marks. Very clean with a crack free agate lineguard. MKII check. The ebonite handle spins freely and the tensioner works perfectly. Comes in the original Hardy box.