Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 9' Includes a personal letter from

Includes a personal letter from Mr

appears to have been handled very little

The drag provides plenty of resistance for a four-weight reel

The box is somewhat taped together

Comes with original suede pouch and is loaded with line and backing (unknown as to line brand / weight)

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 9' Includes a personal letter fromFor sale here is a nice example of this early Hardy Perfect 1920s 3 1 2" wide drum fly reel. With a 1905 check this reel dates from around 1910. The foot is full length (3. 25") and original, with a slight bend that can easily be fixed. I suspect the original caliper check spring broke and a local gunsmith fashioned the replacement, as seen in the photos. Strapped tension adjuster, original white (now yellow) handle; line burns on frame edge but no