Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 2 7/8" 9' The reverse half wells grip

The reverse half wells grip is 5 7/8" in length with only the slightest evidence of handling

Medium fast action with fine delicate tips (this feels like a great trico rod)

The rod is wrapped brown with black edges at the keeper and tip-top

This highly sought after brass pin caged reel has an early fixed caliper check

Original bag but the tube may be a replacement

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 2 7/8" 9' The reverse half wells gripA very nice 2 7 8" Hardy Perfect, set up for RHW. Circa 1930's reel with a duplicated MKII check. Excellent condition with minor cosmetic wear throughout (as you'd expect from a 90 year old reel) but no major defects of any sort. The red orange agate line guide is unblemished with no cracks. The ribbed brass foot is unaltered and the ebonite handle spins freely. The rim tensioner works perfectly throughout its spring adjustment range. The initials