Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate Gary Siemer This rod was one of

This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing

For sale here is a scarce left hand retrieve Hardy Perfect fly reel

The reel seat is a polished up lock aluminum screw lock with a varnished

Correct bag and brass-capped rod tube

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate Gary Siemer This rod was one ofFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check and un blemished red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. The smooth brass reel foot measures 2 3 8" and may have been shortened shaped, but if so, was done very uniformly. Ivory handle spins freely but does rotate with a little friction. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. All parts of the reel are stamped "5". Good overall condition mechanically with some slight play in the spool