Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8"

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8"A Hardy Perfect fly reel, 3 1 8" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. Later enamel model with a fairly dark finish. Duplicated Mark II check and a nickel silver lineguard. Fair overall condition with a fair bit of enamel loss and unfortunately someone has attempted to scratch letters into the winding plate in a number of areas. Ribbed brass foot and an ebonite handle. The mechanics are fine with a nice smooth click. The reel packs into a navy and

The step ferrules have been oxidized to the correct "pewter" color these rods were known for

The full nickel silver pocket cap is stamped "The HL Leonard Rod co

The cigar grip is 5 1/2" long

2-opposed node pattern

The rod packs into a tan cloth bag and a brushed aluminum tube with brass fittings and Jim's data sticker on the tube

and mounting marks on the foot

With the #3S spool attached it weighs 8

both tips are cocked off to the right several degrees near at the ferrule and I would recommend contacting the maker to see about straightening them)

Diameter is 4" / spool width: 1 1/2" / weight: 17 oz

The reel seat is a bright cap and ring over a stabilized zebra wood spacer

Unique Carpenter styled grip with moderate soiling

The sections are nice and straight and the ferrules seat well