Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 5 Weight Gold rims and drag adjuster

Gold rims and drag adjuster

The fighting butt plug is currently locked in place (I can't get it out) and shows signs of having pliers applied to it

serial #488

The grip is an extra-long 17" for better handling of large fish

built for a #8 line

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check 5 Weight Gold rims and drag adjusterFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1917 check mechanism. Flawless dark agate line guide. The majority of the original leaded finish remains. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivory handle spins freely. The original alloy foot is full length. No cracks whatsoever, just minor wear. Matching stamps throughout. A fine example of an early Perfect and