Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8 Weight the rod has oxidized hardware

the rod has oxidized hardware and ferrules

Paul French built most of his rods in the 90's and was greatly influenced at that time by Darryl Whitehead

The reel has a slight right hand retrieve bias but could also be fished as a lefty

very old: so-called HARD RUBBER and BAKELITE were used in reels during the first half of the 20th

Hardy Perfect 4" wide drum fly reel with 1906 check 8 Weight the rod has oxidized hardwareFor 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.