Hardy Perfect Wide Spool Reel 3 1/8"

Hardy Perfect Wide Spool Reel 3 1/8"A nice Hardy Perfect Wide Spool fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter and set up for LHW. Near mint condition with the only sign of use I could find being one small scrape on the edge of the frame in one spot. Totally clean otherwise. Comes with the original box, black zippered reel case, and papers including the warranty card. A wonderful modern re issue of this venerable classic and in the nice wide spool style. Capacity for a #6 line with ~ 50 meters of

Ribbed brass foot

and some minute hand soiling to the grip is the only evidence of use

The reel seat is made with a butternut spacer with an excellent coat of varnish underneath a slide band

The rod is eight feet and has three sections and two tip sections

" is stamped on the butt cap

Heading for the Gaspe any time soon

No cracks/chips anywhere on the reel

For sale here is a William Mills & Son catalog from 1938

The cosmetics of the rod and the spliced j work are very well-done on this rod

Exclusive 10-position adjustable disc drag system

The drag provides a wide range of resistance making it great for any trout situation

When it comes to persnickety fish and lots of patience a rod that can deliver the right cast is of vital importance