Hardy Perfect Trout Reel 3 3/8" [SALE PENDING] 4-Piece Serial X-85-1 dates the rod

Serial X-85-1 dates the rod to 1954

from his venerable "Magnum Opus" series of bamboo rods

Very minor line grooves

an Arnie Mason leather tube

A nice saltwater classic here

Hardy Perfect Trout Reel 3 3/8" [SALE PENDING] 4-Piece Serial X-85-1 dates the rodA nice Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3 3 8" and set up for RHW. Earlier leaded finish model. The reel has normal cosmetic wear throughout but no major defects that I could find. Both the spool and winding plate have had their leading removed at some point, giving the reel a slightly two tone appearance. The agate lineguard is pristine. Ribbed brass foot with an ebonite handle. Duplicated Mk II check. The winding plate has "WS" (Wilf Sinton 1929 1939)