Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" With Leather Case 8'6" The cork remains very smooth

The cork remains very smooth and only slightly soiled

and winner of the Buz Buszek award

99% mint and has features usually found only on top-of-the-line rods

who was the chief machinist at Phillipson started Pioneer after the demise of Phillipson

Very smooth and crisp medium-fast action

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" With Leather Case 8'6" The cork remains very smoothFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 5 8"and spare spool. Reel is in good condition. There is general cosmetic wear from honest fishing use but is mechanically perfect. Unblemished agate line guide. Full length and unaltered ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No problematic wobble or end play. the spare spool has a few scratches and marks on the face. There is also writing in black permanent marker on the backside