Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 3/8" 6'6" Talk about a rod with

Talk about a rod with a lineage

Square thread downlocking screwlock with a nickel silver pocket cap

Pat off” stamped on the up lock screw lock

The writing is likely that of Bessie Bailey

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Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 3/8" 6'6" Talk about a rod withFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 3 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition no issues. Ribbed brass foot measuring only 2" in length, likely a custom request with no obvious filing or aftermarket shortening. Gear teeth and pawls still very sharp. Winding plate is stamped "TAG" for Thomas Armstrong. Ebonite handle spins freely. Rim tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong. Badged for Stoddard's