Hardy Perfect 3 1/8″ Early Model Solid Drum Trout Fly Reel Circa 1897/1898

Maker: Hardy Bros

Model: ‘Early Model’ 1897/98

Approximate year of manufacture: 1897

Condition: Very good – No drum rock or line burns

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 3 1/8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: One to collect

Just in this very rare Hardy Perfect Trout fly reel, known as the early model and made for approximately one year with rarely seen solid drum, 4 cusps to spool, early 1896 check, correct brass straight foot and rod in hand and straight line logos stamped to face. All parts stamped 13. Winds smooth and fine with no bumps or play. A lovely little reel.