Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'8" The slide band reel seat

The slide band reel seat is Spanish cedar and shows a small reel foot imprint

and comes with original tube and green corduroy bag

For sale here is Fin-Nor Wedding Cake #3 reel

Audible click incoming and silent cork drag outgoing

The cork is mildly soiled

Hardy Perfect 4 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'8" The slide band reel seatFor sale here is a Hardy 4 1 4" Wide Drum Perfect with the Hardy's Duplicated MKII check mechanism. Made in the 1930's. The replacement ribbed brass foot made by Bill Archuleta should fit any contemporary rods as well as the classics. No cracks or chips in the frame or spool. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very strong check. The chubby ebonite handle spins freely. The reel retains little of its original finish but mechanically is