Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 1-Piece Stamped with the scarce rod-in-hand

Stamped with the scarce rod-in-hand logo as well as the oval Hardy logo

or tying bench

There is a minor hook ding in the mid section

Burgundy signature wrap with apricot tipping midway between the stripping guide and grip

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum Fly Reel 1-Piece Stamped with the scarce rod-in-handFor sale here is a nice example of this early Hardy Perfect 1920s 3 1 2" wide drum fly reel. With a 1905 check this reel dates from around 1910. The foot is full length (3. 25") and original, with a slight bend that can easily be fixed. I suspect the original caliper check spring broke and a local gunsmith fashioned the replacement, as seen in the photos. Strapped tension adjuster, original white (now yellow) handle; line burns on frame edge but no