Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 9 Weight Medium dark temper cane in

Medium dark temper cane in a 3 up node pattern

This is a planetary reel which gives a multiplier retrieve

Rod is in mint condition

Gold and purple at the winding check

the writing on the tube sticker appears to be consistent with the penmanship on most Larry Foster era rods after Tom Maxwell's departure

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 9 Weight Medium dark temper cane inFor sale here is a scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 1 2" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check. Excellent plus original condition. Brilliant external finish remaining. Full length cast foot is unmolested, other than some faint etchings. Ivory handle spins freely. All parts stamped "4". Nice tight reel mechanically. No issues to speak of. No line burns on the pillars. This is a very nice example and very clean.