Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - Harry & Elsie Darbee provenance! 5' Inspired by Julius Vom Hofe

Inspired by Julius Vom Hofe styled reels

Fine nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a mortised maple spacer

free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker - see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details

Capacity -- WF5F & 75yds of 20# backing

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel - Harry & Elsie Darbee provenance! 5' Inspired by Julius Vom HofeFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel from the pre WWII era that belonged to the late Catskill fly tying greats, Harry & Elsie Darbee. The reel is in excellent original condition. The original ribbed brass foot is full length and unmolested. No chips, cracks, or line grooves. Excellent spool spindle fit. The reel comes with a letter from Judie Darbee (in a Marty Keane envelope) and is housed in an Abercrombie and Fitch zippered