Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 1902 Reproduction Limited Edition Reel Set

Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 1902 Reproduction Limited Edition Reel SetFor sale here is a Hardy Brass Faced Perfect 1902 Reproduction Limited Edition Reel Set, including sizes 2 5 8", 3" and 3 1 4". Wide drums. All reels are right hand retrieve. Only 200 sets were made. Comes in a large three compartment leather case with key, green leather case covering, and original box. The reels include the "rod in hand" trademark stamp as well as the enclosed oval and straight line logos, full length and unaltered brass feet, strap

The wood spacer is nicely varnished mahogany or spanish cedar

And an excellent interpretation by Marc here

In this time period

100 fly reel - made in San Francisco in the late 40's and 50's

the pinnacle of the bench-made reel

External condition is excellent+

Comes with a very fine leather reel case

The petite 5" cigar grip is moderately soiled though it remains very smooth

The superb dry-fly action is on the faster side of medium-fast

A nice Fin-Nor #2 Wedding Cake reel with spare spool

perfect operating condition

The glass is a vibrant white with a slight blue tint depending on the light