Hardy Perfect 4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 8'7" This is a wonderful example

This is a wonderful example of this cult classic

The spool is loaded with backing

There are a few minor shallow dents in the box though it closes squarely and securely

Honey wraps with red tipping at the winding check

Diameter is 2 7/8"

Hardy Perfect 4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 8'7" This is a wonderful exampleFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with duplicated MKII check. Excellent condition but with exceptions. The frame has a hairline crack by the rotating nickel silver line guide and there are a couple of small chips on the frame edge as well. Full length and unaltered ribbed brass foot. Thick ebonite handle spins freely. The reel weighs 15 1 8 oz. and the reel foot measures nearly 3 1 2" in length. The reel is 100% original