Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930s 14' The action is a medium-fast

The action is a medium-fast dry-fly with a good deal of backbone thanks in part to the swelled butt

both of which are apparent in this rod

For sale here is a Hardy Special Perfect with duplicated MKII check and ebonite handle

The rod can be felt flexing in the grip though I wouldn't call it overly parabolic

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930s 14' The action is a medium-fastFor sale here is a 3 1 8" Hardy Perfect with Dup. MKII check from the 1930s. Full length and unaltered ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Rim tensioner works perfectly. No cracks or corrosion. Fine mechanical condition. The agate line guide is blemish free. A very nice classic Hardy!