Hardy Spitfire Perfect 2 7/8" Special Edition Trout Fly Reel 7'10" Circa 1890-1900 -- the "Sole

Circa 1890-1900 -- the "Sole Agent" era

Perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a Joe Janciuras 6/0 Vom Hofe Restigouche style reel

convertible by user

Mechanically the reel functions perfectly

Nymph series and the loop-wing dry fly designs

Hardy Spitfire Perfect 2 7/8" Special Edition Trout Fly Reel 7'10" Circa 1890-1900 -- the "SoleFor sale here is a Hardy Spitfire Perfect 2 7 8" Special Edition Trout Fly Reel. Limited edition numbered reel of only 250 in this size. The reel has a grey agate lineguard which is unblemished. Stamped inside JWS 232. The reel is in near mint condition (most would call it mint) with the most minor handling marks. The reel has never been lined. Comes with a Hardy reel pouch as shown.