Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'2" Reel weighs 10 3/4 oz

Reel weighs 10 3/4 oz

Reel seat cap and ring is german silver over a very striking wood spacer and a felt bottom on the cap

it looks like these have sold out again

Color preserver has caused some lightening on the butt guide wraps but all are sound with an attractive patina

usually lost over time so a nice bonus

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'2" Reel weighs 10 3/4 ozFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.