Hardy Salmon Perfect Fly Reel 4" 1905 Check

Hardy Salmon Perfect Fly Reel 4" 1905 CheckA nice Hardy 4" Wide Drum Perfect with the Hardy's 1905 check mechanism. RHW. Good overall condition with solid patina on the frame and spool with a few superficial scratches here and there. Full length smooth brass foot. The winding plate patina is uniform in color but has a slightly rougher surface to the touch and is dimensionally slightly convex (though this has no impact on the reel's mechanics). Ivorine handle which spins freely. Minimal line

For sale here is an authentic Adams dry fly tied by Rube Cross

Obviously the line guide is only utilized if the reel is used as LHW

27 detailed maps and diagrams

Made using resorcinol glue

This rod shows some signs of having been touched up lightly

Needs servicing inside - gear teeth don’t engage the pawl properly

and non-original bag but tube is original

This is Serial # 1 of this model and one of the first ever Megoff titanium reels made

Includes original bag and green powder coated tube and brass fittings

The original paper and gummed strips are still on the grip with Bob Taylor's initials inked on them

A wonderful all-around trout rod

Weight - 13