Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel 13' For sale here is a

For sale here is a 3 7/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel from the pre-WWII era (made in the 1920s)

Downlocking screw lock with a butternut spacer

Best with a WF7 line overall

There is a bit of light wear around the rim and center of the butt cap

indicating a likely manufacture date of 1958

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel 13' For sale here is aFor 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. The initials "JS" (for Jimmy Smith) appear on the winding plate. All in all, a spectacular pre