Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 10'6" These reels were sold by

These reels were sold by Orvis in their 1983 and 1984 catalogs

ferrules welted and the cane without nicks

A truly mint example of this much sought-after South Creek model

And the reel is priced $1000 below what it would be without the engraving

The S-crank handle was designed after the well known "Serpentine" handles

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 10'6" These reels were sold byFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 7 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition no issues. Original agate line guide has two cracks. Ribbed brass "bullet" foot appears to be a replacement by looking at the the back side of the reel foot pillar (see pics). Gear teeth and pawls still very sharp. Winding plate is stamped "TAG" for Thomas Armstrong. Nice thick ebonite handle spins freely. "Hardy's Pat" on the line guide