Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'10" No marks on the rims

No marks on the rims

the rest remaining nearly perfect

smooth brass reel feet (No

With this sale comes slightly redacted provenance documents and photo files (to be sent via email) that document their relationship

For sale here is a Bogdan Baby Trout WIDE Model fly reel in near mint condition

Hardy Perfect 2 1/2" Wide Drum 1896 Check Fly Reel 7'10" No marks on the rimsFor sale here is a good example of a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Perfect with 1896 check. Aluminium face plate with rod in hand and straight line logos. Full length foot and strapped tension adjuster. This reel has no undue spool or spindle wear, i. e. is nice and tight. At some time the handle cup and check adjuster block have been enthusiastically polished, fortunately, being brass they will age in time.