Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" birdseye maple cap-and-ring seat oxidized

birdseye maple cap-and-ring seat oxidized jet black

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

For sale here is a very historic five-sided bamboo rod made by Louis Feierabend while he worked with John Bishop at the Rockland Tackle Company in Hillburn

Western-style grip with mild soiling and very light ridging

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" birdseye maple cap-and-ring seat oxidizedFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check and un blemished red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ivorine handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This reel has a very unique hook keeper installed into the frame. John Shaner of Hardy USA agrees that this feature is not factory original but could have been