Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - MKII check Size:Default Title Young "Perfectionist" -- 7'6" 4-5wt

Young "Perfectionist" -- 7'6" 4-5wt 2/2 bamboo fly rod

with a 4" bottom grip and end button

As Bob Summers once said

One tip is down 1 1/2" (at the ferrule) and the repair was done very nicely

working in conservation for a very long time

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - MKII check Size:Default Title Young "Perfectionist" -- 7'6" 4-5wtFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel with MKII check from the late 1920's early 1930's. The reel has been repaired at some point on the winding plate and frame as can be seen in the very clear photos. The edge of the winding plate and the frame were lightly and neatly filed to resolve an issue, of which I have no knowledge concerning. All I know is that the repair was done right and this remains an excellent example otherwise of