Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930's 8' 2 9/16" diameter with a

2 9/16" diameter with a spool width of 11/16"

For sale here is a Norm Thompson tackle catalog from 1966

This is the Sage equivalent of the Hardy St

The swelled butt provides a good amount of backbone while the thin tips allow for considerable finesse and delicacy

Straight-line writing on the faceplate

Hardy Perfect 3 1/8" Fly Reel - 1930's 8' 2 9/16" diameter with aFor sale here is a contracted Hardy Perfect 3 1 8" trout fly reel with un blemished and beautiful dark agate line guide, full length ribbed brass foot, ebonite handle that spins freely, rim tensioner that works perfectly, retaining much of original dark lead finish. The badge inside reads "Made for Von Lengerke & Detmold Inc. New York". MKII check both pawls engageable. No cracks. There is one small ding in the frame but no cracks surrounding it.