Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel and Spare Spool

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel and Spare SpoolFor sale here we have a vintage Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel and spare spool. MkII check. The reel and spool are both in excellent condition retaining much of their original finish. Ebonite handle, smooth alloy foot, rim tensioner. The reel is currently set up for RHW though since it doesn't have a line guard it could easily be switched and used LHW. The reel weighs 7. 60 oz. with backing. A great reel for a 6 weight rod and line.

A handsome collection of 6 Jerome Malloy atlantic salmon flies

the perfect companion to one of Stan's classic models

male ferrules and tip tops

The keeper is one flat right and has a band of red and yellow edging

with a little honest cosmetic wear here and there

Oxidized a dark grey with a white handle

Honey colored guide wraps and burgundy ferrule wraps

I decided to make a Payne tribute to match that which had been related in the story

Shows signs of light use

Excellent condition with a fresh refinish

The condition of the reel itself is as new

The original Jock Scott was created by John Scott in the mid 1800's and lives on today in the fly boxes of many salmon anglers