Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 10'6" noted tier and co-author of

noted tier and co-author of the classic book Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies as well as the famous Thunder Creek patterns

Line capacity WF5+80yds or DT5+50yds

excessive commercial fishing in the Bay of Chaleur

The box is a selection of 12 size #14 Light Cahill snelled flies

built to handle 700 yards of #30 backing and a 12 weight tarpon taper fly line

Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 10'6" noted tier and co-author ofFor sale here is a pre WWII Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel. The ribbed brass foot is full length and unaltered. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. Matching "56" stamps on all parts. A very nice example and not easy to locate!