Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel 8' 3nd printing - signed 1992

3nd printing - signed 1992

The refinish job has clearly been done by an excellent rodmaker however

Cork/burl cork fighting butt

"Encampment" Special - 8' - 4

From the estate of author

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel 8' 3nd printing - signed 1992For sale here is a Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check mechanism. 3 3 8" diameter. Full length and unaltered smooth brass foot. The fine ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. Stamped "13" throughout. There are no cracks and no line grooves, just a bit of surface wear to the leaded surface where line stripping occurred and an overcoat of some sort of protectant or paint on the leaded surface. There are a few very