Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8” 11'6" Agate stripper and the snakes

Agate stripper and the snakes are black nickel

Convertible LHW or RHW

Ebonite handle with a smooth brass foot

Van Staal reels are famous for their excellent performance in extreme environments

with the typical loss of enamel in the usual places along the rims as well as around the spool face near the center

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8” 11'6" Agate stripper and the snakesA Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter. Though originally a RHW reel, someone has shaped the internal spring to angle the pawl such that it functions as a LHW reel. Duplicated MKII check. 1920's model. Excellent overall condition with some loss of the leaded finish and normal cosmetic wear but devoid of any major issues. Nice smooth click. Ebonite handle with a smooth brass foot. The reel comes in a maroon felt drawstring pouch.