Hardy Wide Spool Perfect Fly Reel 4" 8 and this was the case

and this was the case with this elegant series

[it may be possible to get a replacement from Hardys]

the famed SP

Prouza of Minnesota and Herman G

Hardy Wide Spool Perfect Fly Reel 4" 8 and this was the caseA nice Hardy Perfect salmon reel, 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Duplicated Mark II check. Good overall condition with some loss of finish in several spots, especially around the handle and normal cosmetic wear throughout. The foot has been dressed with one end having been filed and the other end looking like the very tip has been chopped slightly. The inner part of the spool also has some line residue. The leaded finish is of the darker variety.