Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8"

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8"A nice Hardy Perfect trout reel, 3 1 8" and set up for LHW. Later enamel model this reel is in fine lightly used condition with some minor enamel loss in places and a few marks on the winding plate. Unblemished agate lineguard and a smooth alloy foot with an ebonite handle. The tensioner works great and the reel is smooth and tight mechanically. The reel comes in the original black vinyl case. A fine example of a true LHW later model perfect.

Length: 7'6"

The hardware has a small die stamp which reads "Aroner

Two screw latch with a duplicated check

The full-wells grip is only slightly soiled

2-tip built for a #5 or #6 line

The aluminum tube has brass fittings and the data sticker 95% intact

The agate lineguard is unblemished

Serial #388

The reel comes in a leather zip pouch with the Winston seal embossed on the top and there is also the small oil container in the box as well

The rod also comes with the original paperwork (not pictured) featuring the original bill of sale to the current owner and accompanying correspondence

Bob did a realistic tying article in Fly Tyer magazine for years

The following is from an Abel brochure: