Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 3/4" Fly Reel 8'1" signature wraps in brown

signature wraps in brown

This rod is outfitted with oxidized and truncated swiss ferrules with a tiny "Kusse" stamp in cartouche on the female ferrule

Brown wraps with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides

Both spools are loaded with backing and WF6F line in like new condition

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features nickel silver rims

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 3 3/4" Fly Reel 8'1" signature wraps in brownFor sale here is a fine and scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 3 3 4" diameter with 1896 check. Excellent+ condition. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "3" throughout. Nice tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of. The reel appears to be 100% original. Cleaned and put back on the shelf. These 100+ year old reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon,