Hardy Perfect 3" Wide Drum Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod This rod bears the inscription

This rod bears the inscription "26-5-171" on butt section and "171" on both tips

Cigar grip 7" in length with mild soiling and very light ridging in places

This simplicity also allows for excellent access to the fly where many vises have levers and knobs in awkward places the LAW vise does not

The rod boasts Leonard's red wraps and bright hardware with the "wedding band" style ring

A fine mahogany ferrule plug is included

Hardy Perfect 3" Wide Drum Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod This rod bears the inscriptionFor sale here is a stunning 3" Hardy Wide Drum Perfect fly reel. Single spring pawl Jimmy Smith wartime era. Original spitfire finish. Excellent++ and original condition. Right hand retrieve. Full length ribbed brass foot with a bit of tarnish that would clean up nicely with metal polish. The tensioner works perfectly and the reel is nice and tight mechanically. The beautiful ivory handle spins freely on its post. The original Hardy card box in fine