Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is a wartime era Hardy Perfect 2 7 8" trout fly reel with unblemished agate line guide, full length smooth brass foot, faded ebonite handle (brown now) and rim tensioner. Single pawl Dup MKII check (normal for a wartime reel). Spool rocks just a little, otherwise a very nice reel mechanically. The reel weighs 5 3 4 oz. It includes Jimmy Smith's initials on the back of the winding plate. It's possible this reel started out its life as a

An excellent and versatile trout rod

Flamed cane in 2 opposed node pattern

an envelope for leaders

The slide band sits on a white cedar spacer

Comes with original white cloth reel bag with "the Walker Reel

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured wood spacer

All sections are full length with a slight set in one tip (easily straightened)

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features nickel silver rims

The large full-wells grip measures 12" in length and easily accommodates two hands

The rod has Thomas ferrules as well

For sale here we have an M

The rod remains in excellent++ original condition