Hardy Contracted Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel 3-Piece the seat could use a

the seat could use a good polishing

7'6" 3/2 4wt bamboo rod

7 oz on my scale (with 10 wt line and backing)

and some very nicely tied Catskill style dry flies

Chocolate colored wraps over the ferrule tabs

Hardy Contracted Brass Face Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel 3-Piece the seat could use aFor sale here is an extremely scarce contracted model Hardy Brass Face Perfect fly reel 3 1 8" diameter with 1896 check and all three logos on the winding plate. The patina of this brass face as well as the logo clarity are simply stunning! The leading on the spool and frame is excellent. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in original and excellent+++ condition. Nice and tight spool spindle fit. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins