Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel Marc Aroner The rod features golden silks

The rod features golden silks with full intermediates that are much wider than typical

gradually increasing the spring tension throughout its adjustment range

There is a hidden pocket cap under the heel of the grip

Flamed cane with what would have been 2 opposed node pattern if this had been a 6 sided blank

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel Marc Aroner The rod features golden silksFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check mechanism and agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. Full length and unaltered smooth brass foot. The fine ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. There are no cracks and no line grooves. Excellent overall condition. The agate line guide is cracked in three places but remains securely in place. A very nice example!