Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 4-piece interior a strong very good

interior a strong very good plus

This one reads "2224"

The drag is smooth and powerful and is controlled underneath the handle by way of a small integrated adjustable knob that exerts pressure on the spool

but can be changed to right for a $65 fee

Serial #020

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 4-piece interior a strong very goodFor 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.