Hardy Perfect Reel 3 5/8" 3-Piece Art of course was one

Art of course was one of the principal founders of Trout Unlimited

A scarce little reel that's been preserved for about a century

Serial #1943

Black anodized spool with a gold anodized frame

Designed to hold up to a DT4 with no backing or a WF3 and 50 yards of backing

Hardy Perfect Reel 3 5/8" 3-Piece Art of course was oneA nice Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" fly reel. Later model. Set up for RHW. Brown ceramic lineguard. Near mint condition. There are some mounting marks on the reel foot but the rest of the reel is pristine with no signs of having been fished whatsoever. Smooth alloy foot. The click drag works great, the spool is nice and tight, and the tensioner works as it should. The ebonite handle spins freely. The reel packs into a black vinyl Hardy case.