Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel 8'1" For sale here is a

For sale here is a Charlton Mako Reel Model 9700B

A very worthy restoration candidate

no issues with the underlying cane

Beautifully tempered cane highlights the grain of the bamboo

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 Check Fly Reel 8'1" For sale here is aFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check mechanism. 3 3 8" diameter. Full length and unaltered smooth brass foot. The fine ivory handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. Stamped "13" throughout. There are no cracks and no line grooves, just a bit of surface wear to the leaded surface where line stripping occurred and an overcoat of some sort of protectant or paint on the leaded surface. There are a few very