Hardy Brass Face Perfect 4 1/4" Fly Reel

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 4 1/4" Fly ReelFor sale here is a fine and very scarce Hardy Brass Face Perfect wide drum fly reel with waisted pillars. 4 1 4" diameter with Hardy's 1896 check. Excellent original condition. Brilliant external finish remaining. A couple of dings on the edge of the frame, but no cracks or other damage. The full length reel foot is unaltered. The ivory handle spins freely. Nice tight reel mechanically. I've included photos of each side of each pillar. Slight line

Bakelite checks with a similar accent at the butt cap

A terrific dry-fly rod for tight conditions

hollow-built bamboo rod -- 8'6" 2/2 for a 5-6wt line

Good fishing reel for those who appreciate classic styling

this won't affect its fit on a reel seat

Badged for Abercrombie & Fitch

Pillar length is 1 1/8"

This reel has had a line put on it but has never been fished

and built for a #4 weight

Moderately tempered cane with transparent wraps and fine oxblood tipping

Full-length alloy foot

Fast dry fly action