Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agateFor sale here is a restored Hardy 1912 Perfect with red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. The reel has obviously been re leaded at some point in its life and it was certainly a nice and evenly applied procedure. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ebonite handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. The agate line guide has one slight hairline crack.

along with Roy's signature and a personal narrative about the book on the inside cover

The rod features light tempered cane with crimson wraps and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

Copy in great condition and a worthy addition to your collection

Designed to hold a #10 line with 200 yards of backing

Buckle is a well-done replacement

and a 6/64 tip-top

with an extra band of yellow at the keeper wrap

Marc LeBlanc of Quebec

An Orvis Superfine fly rod 6'6"

All sections are full length and the rod appears to be original although well used

Rod weighs 5 1/2 oz

One side stuffed with flies -- 100+ total and all appear unused