Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 6'10" Brass-topped rod tube with overbag

Brass-topped rod tube with overbag and a small pouch for the fighting butt

MKII check made pre-WWII

The grip is 11 corks and is done in what I would call a Hawes style (it tapers up most of the way to the front cork check and turns down just before the end)

The original owner's name is written along with the rod information

Both pawls and springs are in fine condition

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 6'10" Brass-topped rod tube with overbagFor sale here is a nice example of a Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel. 3 3 4" diameter. Excellent overall condition. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. The ribbed alloy foot has been slightly dressed on both ends. Comes with Hardy reel case. Nice reel that needs to go fishing again!