Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company Andy taught thousands of students

Andy taught thousands of students over his lifetime who are forever better fisherman and people having known Andre Puyans

An excellent Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 423 salmon reel in 6/0 size

Finely turned nickel silver winding check

The rod is in excellent condition with only minor wear on the reel seat

The guides and winding check wraps are transparent honey-colored tipped with dark rust

Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company Andy taught thousands of studentsFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 7 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition. Original agate line guide is not cracked, but the frame does have a hairline crack. The ribbed brass foot has been filed on both ends. Tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong.