Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 Check

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1917 CheckFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with Hardy's 1917 check mechanism. Flawless dark agate line guide. The majority of the original leaded finish remains. The adjustable check is nice and strong and the milled tension screw works as intended. Gear teeth remain sharp. Ivory handle spins freely. The original alloy foot is full length. No cracks whatsoever, just minor wear. Matching stamps throughout. A fine example of an early Perfect and

Queen Victoria reached her 60th year as monarch

Comes with original blue and cream Hardy zippered case

dark brown at the ferrules with a band of black at the keeper and ferrules and tip tops

sinking line and backing

This reel comes in a bespoke black Arnie Mason leather case which is stamped "P

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Don't regret not picking up this fine rod from one of the greatest and most influential makers of all time

The spring is now back in its normal position with no rub

The rod features beautifully tempered cane with olive green wraps and black tipping

This rod is post-Maxwell

A finely preserved and very historic rod that highlights what a fine craftsman and how ahead of his time E