Hardy Wide Drum Perfect 3 3/4" - 1906 check EF Payne Rod Company Marked for a 7-8-9 weight

Marked for a 7-8-9 weight line

and to present several distinctive features never before seen in a fly rod

I can't find any sign that this rod has been used

not faded or damaged

Hardy Wide Drum Perfect 3 3/4" - 1906 check EF Payne Rod Company Marked for a 7-8-9 weightFor sale here is a 3 3 4" wide drum Hardy Perfect fly reel with 1906 check and rotating nickel silver line guide. RHW. Much of the original leading remains. The tensioner (with Turks locking nut) works great throughout its range. No wobble and very little end play. The ivory handle spins freely. Stamped "5" throughout. Smooth brass foot is full length and unfiled. The patina of the not often seen line guard mounting bracket matches that of the foot