Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" Anodized aluminum rims and sideplates

Anodized aluminum rims and sideplates

Un-filed original smooth brass reel foot

The long length makes for exceptional mending and tricky drifts

This one is a "Custom" model

Comes with an Edward Vom Hofe leather case stamped "2" (the leather strap is half-detached)

Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" Anodized aluminum rims and sideplatesFor sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with Duplicated MKII check and spare un engageable pawl. Excellent+ condition. Early to mid 1920s. Most of the original leading (and lacquer) remains on the reel surface. Full length original smooth brass foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Very tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of. The reel weighs 15. 15 oz. (with backing) and the reel foot measures 3. 1" in