Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agateFor sale here is a restored Hardy 1912 Perfect with red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. The reel has obviously been re leaded at some point in its life and it was certainly a nice and evenly applied procedure. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ebonite handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. The agate line guide has one slight hairline crack.

an oil finish with varnished wraps and script

Handsome cinnamon colored sanded blank

This is Bob's version of a Paul H

An excellent Edwards quad fly rod refinished by the late Sam Carlson

purchased the Howells shop which includes all of Gary's records)

The spool diameter is 3" with a width of 3/4"

Big enough for 8 large reels

The cap is stamped "H

The head of the vise pivots as well as rotates to let the tyer hold the fly at whatever angle they choose

typical of Scott rods

The rod features darkly tempered flats with wonderful glass-like varnish

Vladimir Rachenko from Ukraine started designing and manufacturing fly reels and tools in the early nineties