Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8'8" In near mint condition with

In near mint condition with a tiny mark on the spool

For sale here is a San Francisco / Doug Merrick era R

Orange silks

The grip is made of cork rings with mahogany inserts for a very appealing look

Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8'8" In near mint condition withFor sale here is a beautiful 4" wide drum Hardy Perfect salmon fly reel with 1906 check and nickel silver line guide. RHW only. Much of the original leading remains. Gear teeth and pawl are still very sharp and the tensioner (with Turks locking nut) works great throughout its range. No wobble or end play to speak of. Ivorine handle spins freely. Stamped "2" throughout. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. Reasonable offers considered.