Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 4" 8'3" Nickel-silver checks on either side

Nickel-silver checks on either side of the western-style grip

and all-brass tube

Capacity is a WF8 + 197 yds of backing

I would estimate the date of manufacture to be late 1950's to early 1960's

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 4" 8'3" Nickel-silver checks on either sideA Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel, 4" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. Duplicated MKII check. Excellent overall condition, with the only drawbacks being the finish that has been mostly removed from the winding plate. The reel is great otherwise, with no major defects and is nice and tight mechanically. The ebonite handle spins freely and the click is nice and smooth. There is a tiny bit of residue to the interior of the spool which a simple