Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1896 check fly reel Two Handed Fly Rod Serial #70582

Serial #70582

WF6+120yds of 20# backing

The rod weighs 3 1/8 oz with cap and ring reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer

A line size or two down is often better suited with these older and larger Orvis rods

pre-fire Model 65L bamboo rod

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1896 check fly reel Two Handed Fly Rod Serial #70582For sale here is a very nice example of an early Hardy Perfect 3 3 8" trout reel. 1896 flat caliper spring click pawl check. Excellent plus overall condition. The smooth brass foot is unmolested. The spool spindle fit is excellent. The reel features a tight fit. The tensioner works perfectly and at the highest setting provides a strong drag, especially for a reel over 100 years old. There is no evidence of repair or any un original parts. The spool is