Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel (with Auxiliary Rim Brake)

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel (with Auxiliary Rim Brake)For sale here is an ultra scarce 3 1 2" pre war wide drum Hardy Perfect fly reel with DUP MKII check, rotating nickel silver line guide, and an auxiliary rim brake. Right hand retrieve. The reel appears all original and in excellent overall condition, internally and externally. The tensioner works great throughout its range. The reel's spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely on its post. The ribbed brass foot is full

The reel is in excellent condition with some minor cosmetic marks as you can see in the photos

faded ebonite handle (brown now) and rim tensioner

12 cork slim cigar seat

called the "pre-production" model

There is an aftermarket addition noting the model number on the tailplate

The spool can easily be removed with the twist of a knob

Authentic left hand retrieve

The reel is in excellent used condition and the spare spool is mint

An excellent Rusty Rat tied by famed New Brunswick tyer Warren Duncan

Simply put

A splendid Tom Morgan Rodsmiths 7' 2-piece 2-tip rod for a #3 line

Finial style cork and aluminum ferrule plugs (though these are not consistent with the date of the story that comes with the rod