Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 3 Weight The angle of the vise

The angle of the vise is easily adjustable with the unique and quite attractive brass hinge

8 1/2 feet

made in December 1963 by Bob Summers

For sale here is a rod you won't often find on the resale market

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Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 3 Weight The angle of the viseFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.