Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 6'6" It's no secret that most

It's no secret that most of the rods I build are typically modern variations on established Catskill tapers

This 4/0 size reel is one of twenty-six total known to have been made

Serial #3242

of 20# backing

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 6'6" It's no secret that mostFor sale here is a scarce 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel circa 1920 21. The reel is in very good original condition with a few flaws that in no way limit its utility. As you can clearly see in the photos, there is a chip in the rim and a slight stress fracture in the surrounding frame area (see last photo), but no other cracks surrounding this area. Mechanically the reel is excellent. The original smooth brass foot has been neatly shaped at