Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reelFor sale here is a very nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the late 1920s. Much of the leaded surface still remains. Original, unmolested ribbed brass foot. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely. No cracks, chips, or dings. All in all, a spectacular pre war Hardy wide drum reel in a very hard to find size. "JS" for

though the reels could benefit from a good polishing

These reels were made from 1985-1988 and are super hard to find in great condition like the two I have for sale

Third Edition

diameter 2 5/8"

Main wraps are clear with brown at the ferrules

Goodwin Granger

I will also include a scanned copy of the Thomas & Thomas catalog from 1990 when the rod was offered for $3

Holden wrote what was for year considered the "bible"

For sale here is a very rare C

Mortised and varnished walnut up lock nickel-silver screw lock seat

Full wells grip with down-locking hardware and walnut insert

Fine engraving on the reel seat cap and ring