Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel 5 Weight The wraps are described by

The wraps are described by Garner in Playing with Fire as purple tipped with gold but to my eye the purple appears more a mahogany brown

Rated HDH for a DT6 line but is best with a 5 in my opinion

Reel weight 3

the reel dates from either right before or right after the turn of the 20th century

For sale here is a extremely scarce silent check version of the Hardy Perfect from the 1930s

Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel 5 Weight The wraps are described byFor sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel in fine mechanical condition. RHW or LHW. The reel shows use but remains structurally sound. No cracks or corrosion. Tensioner and springs are in fine condition. Capacity is DT5+55 or DT6+20. Comes with Hardy reel case.