Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 7'10" This reel would be a

This reel would be a serious upgrade on many shelves of Hardy reel collectors worldwide

For sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel

Bob Summers eventually acquired his equipment and then began making rods of his own

The reel weighs 10 oz

Clear guide wraps with one of Tom's signatures

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 7'10" This reel would be aFor 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