Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1917 Check

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1917 CheckFor sale here is a very nice 3 3 8" Hardy Perfect with a 1917 check. All original and correct. Full length foot. Ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner which works perfectly. Another collector grade Hardy Perfect for sale here. Many others being listed so don't miss out on these fine reels. These are EXTREMELY hard to find in very fine and original condition.

One of my favorite salmon tiers who is sadly missed - in fact

A small spot of damage to the very upper spot of the spine

The case has the same "DPR" initials

serial #4689

Comes with a fine Arne Mason leather case with Joe's oil cap affixed to the top (also the only reel case ever made with this feature)

Appears to be in unused condition and set up for right hand retrieve

Book Condition: Near Fine

Classic Garrison hook-keeper

The nicely aged and flaw-free ernoid handle spins freely

The main wraps are honey colored with brown at the ferrules and cinnamon accent wraps at the ferrules

I have produced many prototype or working examples that were cast and tested and then the customers' rods were made from these patterns

we have a rod from two well-respected makers