Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly ReelFor sale here is a great example of the much sought after Hardy Perfect with 1917 check mechanism. This is the 3 3 4" diameter wide drum model. There have been no repairs or everything about the reel appears to be original. Full length unmolested smooth alloy foot that measures 3 1 2" in length. No chips, cracks or dings. No line grooves to the pillars or the rotating nickel silver line guard. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very

and bag with a wooden stiffener

Don't miss out on this fly-fishing junkie must-have

Appears lawn cast only

Capacity: WF8F+200yds 20#

Up-locking reel seat over a beautiful mortised maple spacer

This is an extremely scarce model made by Orvis in 1962 and only offered for a few years

The rod features moderately tempered cane with black wraps and burnt orange tipping

An excellent RD Taylor fly rod 7'6"

The authoritative butt section provides plenty of backbone while the thin tips allow for finesse

When it comes to bringing in everything from tarpon and tuna to stripers and salmon

1" cork fighting butt

Wide spool design for better backing capacity