Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 7'6" a circle guide used as

a circle guide used as a stripper

The script remains bold and clean

as most were mis-spelled "Paine"

Fly tied by each Author inset in front cover

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 7'6" a circle guide used asA nice Hardy Perfect 3 7 8" fly reel, set up for RHW. Leaded finish with the scroll logo on the winding plate and what appears to be a ribbed alloy foot. I suspect this model was one of the later leaded finish ones before Hardy transitioned to enamel. Good patina overall though the winding plate is brighter than the rest so likely underwent cleaning at some point. Good cosmetically and free of any major defects. Mechanically sound, nice and tight. One