Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 9'3" The reel is in excellent+

The reel is in excellent+ condition with only light wear around the rim and a bit on the foot

The reverse half wells grip measures 5 7/8" in length with moderate soiling and a bit of light ridging

original rod tube made of a hollowed culm of bamboo as well as the Hardy cover with label

The g2 series from Scott was designed to be the "ultimate presentation tool" as told by Scott

There is also a small chunk missing from the bottom edge from being used as a hook-keeper

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 9'3" The reel is in excellent+For sale here is a wartime era Hardy Perfect 2 7 8" trout fly reel with unblemished agate line guide, full length smooth brass foot, faded ebonite handle (brown now) and rim tensioner. Single pawl Dup MKII check. Spool rocks just a little, otherwise a very nice reel mechanically. The reel weighs 5 3 4 oz. It includes Jimmy Smith's initials on the back of the winding plate. It's possible this reel started out its life as a black painted wartime reel,