Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer

The rod is in very good plus condition with a few cosmetic issues

' Many people asked me for a longer version of the Perfectionist taper

Creme colored witness marks for easy alignment

nickel silver checks

Hardy Perfect 3 1/2" Wide Drum 1912 Check Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company Bright aluminum up-locking reel seatFor sale here is a wonderful and very scarce Hardy Wide Drum Perfect with a rare and uncatalogued version of the 1912 check mechanism. 3 1 2" diameter. Nickel silver rotating lineguard. There are no apparent repairs or unoriginal parts. Full length unmolested smooth brass foot. No chips, cracks or dings. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very strong check. Ivory handle is perfect. All stamps are consistent. The reel retains the