Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" Two Handed Fly Rod This is the finest Ballan

This is the finest Ballan reel I've come across

The A&F catalog is listed for sale separately here

For sale here is a Sweetgrass quad bamboo rod - 7'9" / 2-piece rod with two tips for a 5 weight line

Includes original burgundy bag and aluminum tube with label and brass fittings

The rod features medium tempered cane with copper-colored wraps

Hardy Perfect Fly Reel 3 7/8" Two Handed Fly Rod This is the finest BallanFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 7 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition no issues. Original agate line guide has two cracks. Ribbed brass "bullet" foot appears to be a replacement by looking at the the back side of the reel foot pillar (see pics). Gear teeth and pawls still very sharp. Winding plate is stamped "TAG" for Thomas Armstrong. Nice thick ebonite handle spins freely. "Hardy's Pat" on the line guide