Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 1906 Red Agate

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" 1906 Red AgateA beautiful 1906 check Hardy Perfect 3 7 8" fly reel with a gorgeous red agate. A rare, collector grade model! Appears to be all original and correct. Nice and tight with no wobble. The ivorine handle spins freely. Nice clean winding plate and spool with an even patina. The frame is in excellent condition as well, devoid of scratches, dents, or any other imperfections. Strap over tensioner functions perfectly and has the turks head nut. The red agate

Bound in the original grey cloth with gilt title and two photographs (of Sea Trout and Salmon)

Don't miss out on this one as we rarely see them on the resale market

The ring and bottom cap are oxidized and sport a rope knurl

Serial #18721

Full length and unaltered ribbed brass foot

This rod is a piece of history from one of the last links to the old masters of rod making

Medium cigar grip with small 1/4 inch corks

The splices are cut left-to-right and right-to-left and the two types are alternated on adjoining splines

The reel is a direct drive (SA - single action)

The script (95% retained in the restoration)

Comes with original brown suede bag

The rod was restored by Steve Blake and remains in mint restored condition