Hardy Perfect 3 3/8″ trout fly reel early model 1897/98 with rod in hand

Maker: Hardy

Model: Perfect ‘Early model 1897/98’

Approximate year of manufacture: 1897/1898

Condition: Very good

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 3 3/8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Trout fly fishing or one to collect

TT opinion: Another rare Hardy Perfect contracted reel in the 3 3/8″ size with white handle on brass fluted cup, all three Hardy trade marks stamped to face, brass bridged rim tension regulator, 67mm brass straight foot and early 1896 internal check mechanism. Winds fine with no issues, drum rock or play. One to still fish with or collect.