Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" This one is a "Custom"

This one is a "Custom" model

MI (a Ford factory run for the war effort by Henry Ford)

Clear wraps with fine black tipping

The Swiss-style ferrules have an excellent fit and include a fine brass ferrule plug

86" (98mm)

Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" This one is a "Custom"For sale here is a scarce Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 4" diameter with Duplicated MKII check and spare un engageable pawl. Excellent+ condition. Early to mid 1920s. Most of the original leading (and lacquer) remains on the reel surface. Full length original smooth brass foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Very tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of. The reel weighs 15. 15 oz. (with backing) and the reel foot measures 3. 1" in