Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" 1912 fly reel w/ "D" stamp! 4-Piece detailing the process of building

detailing the process of building their 5-strip rods and showing five models being available for order

In a stroke of luck I had just acquired tooling which would allow me to make the Payne style acorns which I had long admired

Lovely amber colored agate stripping guide

This one has a crisp butt section and is very nice for mid-range casting distances

Rare three piece Paradigm format

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" 1912 fly reel w/ "D" stamp! 4-Piece detailing the process of buildingFor sale here is a very scarce Walter Dingley made Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check. 3 5 8" diameter. Made circa 1911. The smooth brass reel foot is full length and unmolested. Ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This "D" stamped Hardy Perfect is featured in the Dingley book on pages 91 92. Indeed a rare find!