Hardy Perfect Wide Drum Salmon Reel 3 1/4" 8'6" although that is almost completely

although that is almost completely faded away

neoprene reel pouch and a separate spool pouch

This was the 17th rod produced by Sam in 1963

Probably one of my favorite check systems ever

An excellent Aroner Hunt Pattern Special Fly Rod

Hardy Perfect Wide Drum Salmon Reel 3 1/4" 8'6" although that is almost completelyA nice Hardy Wide Drum Perfect fly reel, 3 1 4" diameter and set up for RHW. Earlier leaded finish model. The reel has seen honest use with cosmetic wear throughout but no major defects that I could find. Somewhere along the way someone scratched their initials into the winding plates, a small set close to the spindle, and then a slightly larger set further toward the edge (the second is a little fainter and almost looks more like light scratching