Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8”

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8”A Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter. Though originally a RHW reel, someone has shaped the internal spring to angle the pawl such that it functions as a LHW reel. Duplicated MKII check. 1920's model. Excellent overall condition with some loss of the leaded finish and normal cosmetic wear but devoid of any major issues. Nice smooth click. Ebonite handle with a smooth brass foot. The reel comes in a maroon felt drawstring pouch.

An Orvis "Midge" model bamboo fly rod

with normal cosmetic wear but free of any major defects that I could find

The reel has no wobble or end play -- nice tight reel

A smooth powerful drag with a nice click in both directions

The bluing on the female ferrule shows very minor age/use marks

Actual weight is 5 oz

The 6'8" configuration weighs 2

perhaps even in the 1920's

An Orvis Superfine bamboo fly rod

Standard brown wraps

The reel is set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched to right hand retrieve for a small fee

This one is serial #423