Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MK II Fly Reel w/ Steel Lineguard

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MK II Fly Reel w/ Steel LineguardAn excellent Hardy Perfect Fly Reel, 3 5 8", built for RHW. Duplicated Mark II check. This reel has a lineguard that is nickel plated over a steel bezel, as it was impossible to get german made agate guide material just after WWII. This RHW reel has a full length ribbed brass foot and the leaded finish, much of which has worn into that aged patina that many like. The owners name, "W. P Baker" is professionally engraved on the winding plate. This reel

It is a testament to Norm's skill that his reels are so highly prized

A handsome 8' 3-piece

Wonderful casting medium fast rod with a 5wt

Minor rim rash exists as well as marks to the drag lever

The reel comes in a Hardy padded pouch

3 1/4" in diameter with a 1 3/16" spool width

Translucent cinnamon silk wraps with black tipping at the grip

The grip is 6 1/2" done in a western style with a hidden pocket cap and an uplocking aluminum screwlock

"Scott" is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

illustrated with color photographic endpapers

Nearly full

A prior owner engraved the back of the box and well as labeled some of the clip rows internally