Hardy Perfect 2 5/8″ Houghton Brass Face Wide Drum Fly Reel

Maker: Hardy

Model: The Houghton

Approximate year of manufacture: 1900

Condition: Very good

Material: Alloy / Brass

Length/ diameter: 2 5/8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Trout fly fishing

TT opinion: Thomas Turner are pleased to advertise the finest collection of Hardy reels and tackle we have had the pleasure in selling. You don’t see many of these! A superb Hardy Perfect in the very rare 2 5/8″ size – The ‘Houghton’ brass face Perfect fly reel. Original white handle, 1896 early internal check mechanism, brass strapped rim tension regulator, smooth brass foot and Hardy details stamped to face plate to include rod in hand, straight line and enclosed oval logos. No damage, no line grooves to any pillars. Turns lovely with no drum rock. Please see the other 120+ Hardy reels we will be listing over the coming weeks!