Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" fly reel - mid 1920s

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" fly reel - mid 1920sFor sale here is a 3 3 8" Hardy Perfect with Dup. MKII check. Made in the mid 1920s. The full length ribbed brass foot is unaltered. The ebonite handle spins freely. No cracks or line burns.

Best with a WF5 line in my opinion

Rod comes with original bag and tube

I am also listing a Leonard Graftek 5wt and 9wt

Richard Carley Hunt requested Leonard to make him a rod some time in the 1920's to his unique specifications

most Orvis rods do better with a line size or two down

One smaller pouch with zipped closure and popper

No pages missing however

I fished that first rod extensively for a couple of seasons and I decided to make another and dress it up a little

The reel can be used left or right handed although obviously the line guard accommodates right hand retrieve only

The rod weighs 13 7/8 oz and the ferrules are size 19/64 and 25/64

The butt provides a great deal of backbone and power while the thin tips allow for finesse and tippet protection

Ferrule fits are good and the rod is straight