Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" 1912 fly reel w/ "D" stamp! Gary Howells A Handsome Bellinger Reel

A Handsome Bellinger Reel

Full-length and unaltered reel foot

Powell-style grip measures 5 1/2" in length with very light soiling

Reverse half-wells grip with only the lightest of soiling

Historically of great significance this rod was pictured and discussed in the Winter 2008 issue of the American Fly Fisher in an extensive article about Halstead where it was referenced as one of the last Halstead rods

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" 1912 fly reel w/ "D" stamp! Gary Howells A Handsome Bellinger ReelFor sale here is a very scarce Walter Dingley made Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check. 3 5 8" diameter. Made circa 1911. The smooth brass reel foot is full length and unmolested. Ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This "D" stamped Hardy Perfect is featured in the Dingley book on pages 91 92. Indeed a rare find!