Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel 3 Weight 1-tip in construction with a

1-tip in construction with a nice medium action

Rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good

Swiss ferrules are polished bright

The screw nut is stamped "Payne" in the cartouche and underneath "Reg U

It has a number of nice colored plates in it depicting patterns

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" Fly Reel 3 Weight 1-tip in construction with aFor sale here we have a vintage Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel. Circa 1950's. The reel is in excellent condition, and though it shows some wear it retains much of the original finish. MKII check, ebonite handle, rim tensioner, and unaltered ribbed brass foot. The reel, spool, and back plate are all stamped "59". The reel weighs in at 9. 55 oz. with line and backing. The spool comes loaded with a sinking line in good condition. A terrific reel for a 6