Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel 6'4" The butt section of the

The butt section of the rod is made of fiberglass in a light brown color while the tips are bamboo

but this one is the only known "author's copy" to exist

the metal ferrules fit together tightly as they should

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Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Pre-WWII wide drum fly reel 6'4" The butt section of theFor sale here is a very nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the late 1920s. Much of the leaded surface still remains. Original, unmolested ribbed brass foot. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely. No cracks, chips, or dings. All in all, a spectacular pre war Hardy wide drum reel in a very hard to find size. "JS" for