Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'5" The needle is turned slightly

The needle is turned slightly over the needle eye size and then glued into the bamboo which has been scalloped at the top near the opening

Copper colored wraps and gold tipping

Strong medium to medium fast parabolic action for a 5 or 6 weight line

The model number and serial number are labeled on the butt 2 flats right and "M

The spacer is indented in a few places from the bands

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel 7'5" The needle is turned slightlyFor sale here is a nice example of a post war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the 1950s. The reel features a german silver rotating line guard. Original, un filed ribbed alloy foot. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. The spool spindle fit is nice and tight. The ebonite handle spins freely as it should. All in all, a spectacular Hardy wide drum reel in a hard to find size that won't break the bank.