Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel with Line Guard 8'10" The shorter lengths fish a

The shorter lengths fish a #5 line and the longer configurations work best as #4

For sale here is a Hardy Bougle Agate Lightweight III fly reel in mint condition

An interesting note on this rod's history

No cracks or chips exist in the ebonite sideplates although there is slight circular scoring to the front plate from the handle arm rubbing at some time in its life (it doesn't currently rub)

A rare opportunity to pick up a "Texan"

Hardy Perfect 3 1/4" Wide Drum Fly Reel with Line Guard 8'10" The shorter lengths fish aFrom the estate of author, fishing guru, and winner of the Buz Buszek award, Andre Puyans: For sale here is a nice example of a pre war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the 1930s with a nickel silver line guard. Badged for retailer H. C. Golcher & Co. San Francisco. The tensioner functions perfectly throughout its range. No problematic wobble or end play. If you'll notice, the gear teeth are in fantastic condition for a reel of