Hardy Perfect 3" 1912 check fly reel

Hardy Perfect 3" 1912 check fly reelFor sale here is a very scarce wide drum Hardy Perfect 3" trout reel with 1912 check system. Excellent overall condition with the exception of the mother of all pillar line burns! While still intact, one minor drop and I'm confident it will break off. No other cracks exist. The smooth brass foot is full length but slightly kinked on one end. The spool spindle fit is good. The tensioner works perfectly. The spool screw is missing. A great restoration

Model 703/3 -- 7' 3 piece rod for a 3 weight line

For sale here is an Orvis catalog from 1963

4 1/2" diameter

written to the E

Overall an excellent condition catalog with the following wear pointed out

standing 7" tall and with a 9" diameter base

Made for lines 1-3

The rod is in mint condition and complete with original bag

For sale here is an fairly recently made leather rod tube

The action is terrific

cap and ring reel seat over a stunning wood spacer

All in all a very unusual rod configuration – if you are a Payne collector this may be one of the only chances to get your hands on such an unusual model