Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 9'9" features Marcelo's amazing bamboo ferrules

features Marcelo's amazing bamboo ferrules

up-locking reel seat with a beautifully figured wood spacer

The reel is in excellent condition though it does display some cosmetic wear

in the form of of a 63 page book

Original bag and fine black powder coated tube with brass ends and J

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 9'9" features Marcelo's amazing bamboo ferrulesFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel from the pre WWII era (made by Jimmy Smith), complete with rotating nickel silver line guard. The reel is in excellent original condition with the exception of the reel foot being neatly trimmed on both ends (but now at 2 1 2" in length, it will fit on modern rods!) No chips, cracks, or line grooves. Excellent spool spindle fit. The spool screw is a nicely made replacement. The reel weighs 11.