Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 10'6" And the reel is priced

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

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

Dubbed the "Fario Club" and made during the Doug Merrick era -- 8'5" 2/1 5-6wt

Cap & ring

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

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 10'6" And the reel is pricedFor 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