Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 1912 Check 8'2" The grip section measures 5

The grip section measures 5 1/4" in length

This reel obviously falls into the ultra-exotic and extremely scarce categories

For sale here we have a very special and rare photograph of Gary Howells in the R

The rod bag is a gray olive color and the rod tube is painted brown with a heavy brass collar and top

Catalog weight of 6

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 1912 Check 8'2" The grip section measures 5A rare Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check, 3 1 8" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. All original and correct. There are some chips to the frame edge in a few places though it is still fine structurally, and the spool face also shows some mottling and mild discoloration. The ivorine handle also has some slight travel to it, but is perfectly serviceable. Other than that this reel has some ordinary cosmetic wear but is in very good