Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" Ivorine Handle 11'6" Made for Abbey & Imbrie

Made for Abbey & Imbrie (stamp visible on headplate)

This rod features the nodeless construction that Bernard Ramanauskas is known for and casts a line with great delicacy

It has seen some use but appears very well cared for

Near mint condition with one faint mounting mark on the foot

The cork grip had its original paper covering intact and I asked Mike to place a protective layer of plastic on top of it

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5/8" Ivorine Handle 11'6" Made for Abbey & ImbrieFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel in excellent original condition. From the 1924 1926 time frame when they were phasing out the ivorine handle and adding a spare spring and pawl. Winding plate is stamped "Duplicated Mark II". Much of the original leading still exists on the winding plate and spool face. There are no cracks in the original agate line guide. The original ivorine handle is crazed and spins freely. The knurled tensioner