Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a cork spacer

A black front cork check is flatted square to the rod as is the front of the western-style cork grip

There is a fine scratch in the varnish over the script

but with a wider spool

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel Gary Siemer Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a wonderful and very scarce Hardy Wide Drum Perfect with a rare and uncatalogued version of the 1912 check mechanism. 3 1 2" diameter. Nickel silver rotating lineguard. There are no apparent repairs or unoriginal parts. Full length unmolested smooth brass foot. No chips, cracks or dings. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very strong check. Ivory handle is perfect. All stamps are consistent. The reel retains the