Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'7" The tapered nickel silver ring

The tapered nickel silver ring is expertly machined along with the pocket cap

For sale here is a 7 1/2 foot impregnated bamboo rod made by Farlow's in the 1960's

In 2016 Bob Summers replaced the grip and also gave it a light varnish touch up

Includes the original bag and tube with blue and silver foil label

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 7'7" The tapered nickel silver ringFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel