Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930's

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930'sFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect with Dup. MKII check. May have been re leaded at some point. Full length ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. There is a small ding on the winding plate side of the frame, but no cracks, other dings or corrosion just marks from honest use. Reel is very tight no spindle play or wobble to speak of a great user reel!! Reel will ship from my friend in the UK, so allow a few

In a letter accompanying this rod Walt talks of designing a grip and seat for this one that he calls the "Ellis" grip

USA" stamped into hardware

Weight: 22 1/2 oz

and spigot ferrule

serial #3886

Minor scratches on the base of the reel seat (see last photo)

A nice Ron Kusse "Special" fly rod

Rod is straight and tight

All sections are full length with a slight set in the mid section and a minor set in one of the tip sections

For sale here is a Cross Bamboo Fly Rod Catalog from 1927

Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab this one

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