Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8' The reel seat bears both

The reel seat bears both the “Payne” trademark and the “Made for Abercrombie and Fitch” stamps

The fully intact horn handle spins freely

Guides are high slant tungsten steel

This reel was the smallest size made that bears the faceplate stamps "Philbrook & Paine Makers

The box is in new and unused condition though the previous owner did neatly stock and label the hook keeper with common sized trout hooks

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8' The reel seat bears bothA nice Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. Later enamel model. Modern duplicated check and a smoky gray agate lineguard. Very good overall condition with typical but minor cosmetic wear throughout, and no meaningful issues of note. Smooth alloy foot and an ebonite handle. Nice smooth click and the tension adjuster works as it should. The reel packs into a Hardy box (I believe this box was originally for reel from