Hardy Perfect Wide Spool Reel 3" 7'9" the ferrule and stripping guide

the ferrule and stripping guide have been re-wrapped

This reel will balance spey rods in the 15’‐18’ range

of the Firm of Bernard & Son

so I suspect this rod was lawn cast or at most used very sparingly

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Hardy Perfect Wide Spool Reel 3" 7'9" the ferrule and stripping guideAn exceptionally rare Hardy Perfect wide drum perfect reel, 3" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. I can count the number of 3" wide drums I've come across on one hand! MK I check. Excellent overall condition with light cosmetic wear throughout, an ever so slight wave in the brass foot, and a little bit of play in the handle, but no major defects that I could find. The smooth brass foot is full length, the finish is largely intact, and there are