Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" with Hardy box and leather case

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" with Hardy box and leather caseFor sale here is a 3 3 8" Hardy Perfect with DupMKII check and unblemished agate line guide. Comes with a very nice leather case from Ellery Arms in San Francisco and original Hardy box in superb condition. The box has an affixed sticker from another San Fran sporting goods store, Golchers. The reel is all original and correct. Nice tight reel. Full length unaltered foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner which works perfectly. Another

8 fly reel in mint unfished condition

Very difficult Heddon model to find in all original unaltered condition

Its musical sound in far rivers makes your mind go to the perfectly kind and understanding person that is behind it

There is an invisible repair wrap on one tip under the first guide down from the tip-top

The reel seat has a burled pidgeon walnut insert with hand engraved nickel silver cap and ring hardware

The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of edge wear preventing it from being considered mint (see last photo)

Exterior shows honest marks from use

Claar is very active in the Catskill fly fishing community and recently donated two rods to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

For sale here is a scarce Hoagy Carmichael Model 206E bamboo rod -- 7'6" 2/2 for a 5 weight line

the varnish has seen better days

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched to right for an extra fee of $65

Pillars are brass