Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 3-piece The drag remains nice and

The drag remains nice and strong

A terrific rod for spooky fish on small to average sized streams

I believe this rod to be unique given the length and three-piece format

Comes with a fine monogrammed leather case as well

bamboo rod - 8' 2/1 for a 4 or 5 weight line

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 3-piece The drag remains nice andFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel