Hardy Fishing

1921 Wide Spool Perfect Fly Reel

$825 - $925

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Description

For over 135 years, Hardy has been crafting and refining the 'Perfect' reel. Never content, our engineers are consistently striving for enhancements in search of true perfection. The Hardy 1921 Wide Spool Perfect offers a unique combination of some of the finest and most coveted features from past and present Hardy 'Perfect' reels. This Perfect features the famous 1921 check mechanism, a polished brass/bright nickel-plated revolving line guard, and the two tone hard anodised finish based on the classic looks of the 1930's style.

Specifications

Field Notes

A premium fly reel for freshwater fly fishing, suited to matching line weights from 4 wt through 11 wt. Use it for general trout, salmon-steelhead, or other fly presentations where a classic click-and-pawl style reel and smooth line management are desired.

Pros

  • Classic Hardy Perfect design with modern refinements
  • Wide spool helps with line pickup and backing capacity
  • High-end materials and finish

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Specialized fly reel may be overkill for casual anglers

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