Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 7'2" the FishHead

the FishHead

Supplied with its original marked presentation box as well as a commemorative limited edition Hardy Bros Medallion

The reverse half wells grip is 6 5/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains quite smooth

With its 18 full-color plates and twice as many black-and-white drawings illustrating over 200 varieties of nymphs

Title lettering is in gilt to both spine and upper cover

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 1/2" Fly Reel 7'2" the FishHeadFor sale here is a scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 1 2" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check. Excellent plus original condition. Brilliant external finish remaining. Full length cast foot is unmolested, other than some faint etchings. Ivory handle spins freely. All parts stamped "4". Nice tight reel mechanically. No issues to speak of. No line burns on the pillars. This is a very nice example and very clean.