Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is a recent Hardy Perfect 3 1 8" fly reel with agate line guide. Mint condition with the exception of some extremely minor marks on the foot. Comes with box, leather reel case, and paperwork. Right hand retrieve.

black creeper

The rod features an unvarnished tangerine colored glass blank with dark cinnamon wraps

The reel is 2 3/4" in diameter and has a spool width of 3/4 of an inch

These personal artifacts from Gary Howells are a rare glimpse into a bamboo rod making legend

Professionally refinished excellent varnish

The blued ferrules are size 13/64 with a wonderful fit

and the power to bring in those large rainbows

causing a small amount of ridging

however the rod was packed in a cordura tube for "knocking about" and the original tube was lost by the estate

This lovely aristocrat from Jim's father (who died in 1914) is amazing in its condition as nothing has been hurt or shortened

The fine construction of this reel comes from a machine shop in Connecticut with whom Fred collaborated

The spool is 50 yards