Hardy Special Perfect Fly Reel 8'4" indicating the maker and serial

indicating the maker and serial number

Diameter is 3 3/8"

Side plates are carved from custom made laboratory grade hard rubber (ebonite)

characteristic of Orvis rods from this era

Hardy Special Perfect Fly Reel 8'4" indicating the maker and serialFor sale here is a Hardy Special Perfect with duplicated MKII check and ebonite handle. Full length ribbed brass reel foot that has never been altered. The diameter of all Special Perfects is 3 1 4". Excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with two exceptions: 1) there is some rim rash as you can see in the photos there are no cracks in the frame, 2) the nickel silver tension regulator is a replacement made by Bill Archuleta. A great opportunity