Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 7'3" Outer dimensions are 6" x

Outer dimensions are 6" x 4" x 1"

Made to accommodate a DT5 plus 80 yards of 20# backing

Model "Parabolic 87"

The winding-arm washer-cup and counterbalance are also nickel silver

Elegant nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a thuya burl reel seat

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" wide drum fly reel 7'3" Outer dimensions are 6" xFor sale here is a 3 1 2" Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel from the pre WWII era (made by Jimmy Smith), complete with rotating nickel silver line guard. The reel is in excellent original condition with the exception of the reel foot being neatly trimmed on both ends (but now at 2 1 2" in length, it will fit on modern rods!) No chips, cracks, or line grooves. Excellent spool spindle fit. The spool screw is a nicely made replacement. The reel weighs 11.