Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" Handsome agate winding check

Handsome agate winding check

Capacity is a WF5 & 50 yards of 20# backing

birdseye maple cap-and-ring seat oxidized jet black

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

For sale here is a Maxwell-era Leonard Model 40DF-5 bamboo rod

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" Handsome agate winding checkFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check and un blemished red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ivorine handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This reel has a very unique hook keeper installed into the frame. John Shaner of Hardy USA agrees that this feature is not factory original but could have been