Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company The guides and winding check

The guides and winding check wraps are transparent honey-colored tipped with dark rust

has re-emerged as the best - once more

The rod is in excellent condition with only minor wear on the reel seat

Canada by Norm McDonald and Perkins tried without success to get McDonald to make reels for the Orvis company's special clients

Hardy Perfect fly reel 3 7/8" EF Payne Rod Company The guides and winding checkFor sale here is a leaded pre war 3 7 8" Hardy Perfect. MKII check both pawls engageable. Fine mechanical condition. Original agate line guide is not cracked, but the frame does have a hairline crack. The ribbed brass foot has been filed on both ends. Tensioner works great and the springs are still very strong.