Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1906 Check 7'10" allows the side plate to

allows the side plate to pop off to facilitate a quick change of the spool

Both were 3 3/8" diameter

Cigar grip with some slight ridging

Don't let the "Streamer Special" designation fool you into thinking that's all it can do

"If there were one classic bamboo fly rod to have

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1906 Check 7'10" allows the side plate toFor sale here is a very nice 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with 1906 check. The majority of original leading remains. The caliper spring is nice and strong and the bridged tensioner works fine. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivory handle spins freely and is in great shape. The original smooth brass foot is full length and has a slight kink but fits reel seats just fine. No cracks whatsoever, just usual fishing wear. No spool wobble or end play. Matching