Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guide 2-Piece The script on the butt

The script on the butt remains clear and bold

Along with the usual information scripted on the rod

Made in February 1953 by George Reid and Cal Skinner and remaining in excellent overall condition

Certainly faster than most Leonard rods

Hardy Perfect 4" 1917 check fly reel w/ rotating line guide 2-Piece The script on the buttFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with 1917 check. Excellent+ condition. Most of the original leading (and even the lacquer!) remains on the reel surface. Rotating nickel silver line guide. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "10" throughout. Very tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of other than the faint initials on the winding plate. The reel weighs 14. 4 oz. and the