Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8' All while being superbly light

All while being superbly light for all-day casting without fatigue

The petite cigar grip measures 4 1/2" in length with a bit of soiling though the cork remains very smooth

Lots of deer hair streamers and others

Double wrapping at guides and wraps extending up to the welt on the ferrules

Especially fine with a dry fly

Hardy Perfect 4 1/2" wide drum fly reel with 1917 check 8' All while being superbly lightFor sale here is a 4 1 2" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1917 check. RHW only. Much of the original leading remains. Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp and the tensioner works great throughout its range. No wobble or end play to speak of. Ivorine handle spins freely. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. There is a chip in the rim as shown in the photos. However, the area around this chip is structurally secure and has been