Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 1950s 8'6' From the early 1990s catalogs

From the early 1990s catalogs which provided descriptions of each rod

First flat: "Midge" 6' - 3" - 1

257 pp (Ruffed Grouse) and 285 pp (Woodcock)

6 feet long

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 1950s 8'6' From the early 1990s catalogsFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 2 7 8" trout fly reel from the 1950s with agate line guide, full length ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle and rim tensioner. Straight line writing on the faceplate. Duplicated MKII check. A nice reel mechanically with some exterior finish wear, but no cracks. The dark agate line guide insert however does have a few cracks but can be replaced of course, or fished as is.