Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 1930s 3-piece Carbaloy stripper and tungsten wire

Carbaloy stripper and tungsten wire snake guides

The reverse half wells grip measures 6 3/4" in length with a rather slender profile

the Granger tapers need no introduction

Unusually the rod casts best with a DT4 or WF5 line

For sale here is a Dave Norling 7'6" 2/2 5wt hollowbuilt bamboo rod

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 1930s 3-piece Carbaloy stripper and tungsten wireFor sale here is a leaded Hardy Perfect 2 7 8" trout fly reel from the 1930s with unblemished agate line guide, full length ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle and rim tensioner. Curved writing on the faceplate. Duplicated MKII check. The spool rocks very slightly, otherwise a very nice reel mechanically. The reel weighs 7 oz. with the silk line included on the spool.