Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930's 8'1" This rod also comes with

This rod also comes with one of Sam's business cards wrapped around the tube as well as a letter of authentication from Dana Gray -- Sam's protege who still makes rods under the Carlson name -- who has estimated the manufacture date of this rod to be 1970

Serial #24654 lettered on the shafts

The cigar grip is 6 7/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains smooth

The thin tips allow for the utmost finesse and delicacy - a deadly fishing tool

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Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930's 8'1" This rod also comes withFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect with Dup. MKII check. May have been re leaded at some point. Full length ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. There is a small ding on the winding plate side of the frame, but no cracks, other dings or corrosion just marks from honest use. Reel is very tight no spindle play or wobble to speak of a great user reel!! Reel will ship from my friend in the UK, so allow a few