Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" 1905 Check - Red Agate (repaired) EF Payne Rod Company The needle is turned slightly

The needle is turned slightly over the needle eye size and then glued into the bamboo which has been scalloped at the top near the opening

This excellent condition reel is RHW and retains nearly much of its original leading

For sale here is a 1979 fishing tackle catalog by The Bamboo Rod from Weston

The rod features chestnut wraps with black tipping

The reel and spool came as a set from Abel and are completely compatible with one another

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" 1905 Check - Red Agate (repaired) EF Payne Rod Company The needle is turned slightlyFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 1 8" diameter reel with 1905 check. Original red agate line guide is cracked on four corners. A detached portion of the original reel frame has been repaired and re attached with a reinforcing steel band, screwed into the original frame. The repair is nicely done but crude as you can see. All three parts of the reel have matching number "6". The original smooth brass foot has been filed shortened extensively, but is