Hardy Perfect 3 7/8" with agate line guide

Hardy Perfect 3 7/8" with agate line guideFor sale here is a post war Hardy Perfect with MKII check from the 1950s. 3 7 8" diameter. All original and correct. Correct and full length smooth alloy foot (short enough to fit modern reel seats). Beautiful agate line guide with one hairline crack. The ebonite handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly.

The ferrules are size 17/64 and 11/64 with a great fit

This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing

There was a minimum reserve set on this reel and it ended up not meeting reserve

For sale here is a classic reel from Farlow's of London - a 3 inch Grenaby reel with Holdfast logo

Rare small size for a 2-3 weight line

Nice medium action rod

A few are tied with jungle cock feathers

Chestnut and burgundy tipping at the winding check

Please take this nearly 100 year old warrior fishing again

Serial #2117 built by Paul Young in 1957

An excellent example of the rodmakers art and this rod belongs in any collection of fine bamboo rods

The cigar grip has a rather straight Garrison-like taper and measures 5 1/8" in length