Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 10' Dark stained maple burl wood

Dark stained maple burl wood

I suppose this makes the reel the Hardy equivalent of the 1924 "inverted Jenny" stamp

Bright nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a fine mortised wood spacer

The rod features handsomely flame tempered cane with transparent cinnamon wraps and fine black tipping

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Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 10' Dark stained maple burl woodFor sale here is a 2 7 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's Duplicated MKII check mechanism. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ebonite handle spins freely. The ribbed brass foot is full length and unmolested. No cracks, chips, dings.