Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company The rod comes in original

The rod comes in original FE Thomas heavy canvas rod bag with a tip tube and bag for the tip

The guides and winding check wraps are transparent honey-colored tipped with dark rust

Andy taught thousands of students over his lifetime who are forever better fisherman and people having known Andre Puyans

Finely turned nickel silver winding check

Comes with original fine linen bag and aluminum tube with brass ends and the Carpenter Bros

Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company The rod comes in originalFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 7 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition. Original agate line guide is not cracked, but the frame does have a hairline crack. The ribbed brass foot has been filed on both ends. Tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong.