Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 1912 Check 14' The foot is a replacement

The foot is a replacement to fit modern reel seats and is without a serial number

A desirable 3 1/4" diameter

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis fishing tackle catalog from 1959

This reel comes from the collection of Frank Godchaux III

as well as the O

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 1/8" 1912 Check 14' The foot is a replacementA rare Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check, 3 1 8" diameter and set up for the typical RHW. All original and correct. There are some chips to the frame edge in a few places though it is still fine structurally, and the spool face also shows some mottling and mild discoloration. The ivorine handle also has some slight travel to it, but is perfectly serviceable. Other than that this reel has some ordinary cosmetic wear but is in very good