Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 13' A nice fishing reel with

A nice fishing reel with signs of use and in excellent condition mechanically

The rod comes with a copy of John Taintor Foote's "A Wedding Gift"

Inspired by Seamaster direct drive reels

purchasing Gary’s workshop in its entirety and building rods in the Howells vernacular with extraordinary integrity

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 13' A nice fishing reel withFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel from the pre WWII era (made by Jimmy Smith), complete with rotating nickel silver line guard. The reel is in excellent original condition with the exception of the reel foot being neatly trimmed on both ends (but now at 2 1 2" in length, it will fit on modern rods!) No chips, cracks, or line grooves. Excellent spool spindle fit. The spool screw is a nicely made replacement. The reel weighs 11.