Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 10'6" Since the families were close

Since the families were close

Foot is full length at 2

He is also known for his salmon fly tying prowess

The S-crank handle was designed after the well known "Serpentine" handles

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 10'6" Since the families were closeFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "1" throughout. As seen clearly in the photos, the reel has been repaired inside a new spring was remounted, as many of the springs on these early check reels were very fragile and broke. The repairs are very functional and the reel works great nice, tight reel.