Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" One tip is 3/4" shorter

One tip is 3/4" shorter than the other (more than likely it came out of the shop like this)

Comes with original bag

For sale here is a Maxwell-era Leonard Model 40DF-5 bamboo rod

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

All lettering and decals on the rod remain clean

Hardy Perfect 3 3/8" 1912 fly reel - red agate 8'10" One tip is 3/4" shorterFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect with a highly coveted 1912 check and un blemished red agate line guide. 3 3 8" diameter. Super tight spool spindle fit. Full length smooth brass foot has not been filed or altered in any way. Ivorine handle spins freely. Strap over tensioner works perfectly. This reel has a very unique hook keeper installed into the frame. John Shaner of Hardy USA agrees that this feature is not factory original but could have been