Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 11'3" It's really hard to find

It's really hard to find this size with a nickel silver line guard and this has one

Slayer is the rod you grab in the toughest of conditions

Brunner and this particular rod here - see page 4

Made in England by Hardy

Ferrules are bright as is the uplocking screw lock seat with a varnished butternut spacer

Hardy Brass Face Perfect 2 1/2" 1896 Check 11'3" It's really hard to findFor sale here is very rare brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel 2 1 2" diameter with the early 1896 check with all three logos on the winding plate. Cosmetically and functionally the reel is in excellent condition, with no prior repairs and none needed. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Four cusps on the spool. The spool screw is a bit buggered, but original and still totally functional. The reel