Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 10' Abbey & Imbrie retailed many

Abbey & Imbrie retailed many Julius vom Hofe reels which were usually marked Abbey & Imbrie

The rod features handsomely flame tempered cane with transparent cinnamon wraps and fine black tipping

2-tip model built for #7 line

Another "lawn cast" specimen

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" Fly Reel 10' Abbey & Imbrie retailed manyFor sale here is a 2 7 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's Duplicated MKII check mechanism. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ebonite handle spins freely. The ribbed brass foot is full length and unmolested. No cracks, chips, dings.