Hardy Perfect Taupo 3-7/8″ wide drum vintage fly reel with line guide

Maker: Hardy Bros

Model: Perfect Taupo

Approximate year of manufacture: 1950’s

Condition: Fine

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 3-7/8″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

Item stock location: Stoke

TT opinion: A fine condition rare Hardy Perfect Taupo 3-7/8″ wide drum alloy salmon fly reel with rarely seen factory line guide. Hand-built in Alnwick by craftsman reel makers. Black handle turns freely. Working rim tension adjuster, factory original drum screw, correct 60mm smooth alloy foot fitting cane, glass, and carbon fly rods. The reel retains virtually all original factory finish. Twin internal springs and checks. The reel runs silky smooth, no play, no damage or alterations. A rare anf fine example to add to any Hardy colletion