Hardy Perfect Special Fly Reel 3 1/4" 6'8" Near mint condition

Near mint condition

The original top-hat style ferrule plugs are included

Minor end play as we find on most of these latch reels

The grip has a few bag impressions from the guides pressing into it

and only some small mounting marks on the foot indicate that it's ever been put on a rod

Hardy Perfect Special Fly Reel 3 1/4" 6'8" Near mint conditionA very scarce Hardy Special Perfect fly reel, 3 1 4" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. Early 1920's reel, these models were made between 1905 and 1939, and characterized by the raised housing for the check and winding plate (which was often unleaded after the very earliest models). This one is in fine condition overall with the loss of finish and a few very small line burns in one pillar being the principal signs of use. The reel is devoid of