Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel Gary Howells Intended for a 3-4wt line

Intended for a 3-4wt line

lures and many other gadgets craved by Hardy collectors worldwide

Morgan - a "Special Reserve" 8' 2/2 5wt bamboo rod

The patina of the not-often-seen line guard mounting bracket matches that of the foot perfectly

post-fire model as most were made size with a 11 (or larger) ferrules in the model 38 and heavier 38H

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel Gary Howells Intended for a 3-4wt lineFor Sale: Vintage Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 5 8" Fine Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" alloy trout fly reel with ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle, rim tensioner, retaining much of original dark lead finish, circa 1950's. Stamped 2 on frame and spool. And last but not least, a nice surprise the prior owner failed to disclose. as you can see there are some prior owner's initials scratched into the spool. Not the worst I've seen, but not professionally done either.