Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" It's a lovely casting rod

It's a lovely casting rod for a DT4 or DT5 line

Anodized aluminum rims and sideplates

Comes with an Edward Vom Hofe leather case stamped "2" (the leather strap is half-detached)

Un-filed original smooth brass reel foot

This one is a "Custom" model

Hardy Perfect 4" Dup MKII check fly reel - white handle 8'1" It's a lovely casting rodFor 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