Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly Reel 7 Weight this certainly sounds as though

this certainly sounds as though he is referring to Leonard and Payne rods

Also included is an unused spare spool with pouch as well

It is a strong and powerful caster and provides excellent distance and accuracy with both streamers and large drys

The rod comes with the correct red cloth bag and the embossed leather tube and paperwork of provenance

Serial #57421 made in 1970

Hardy Perfect 3 3/4" Wide Drum 1917 Check Fly Reel 7 Weight this certainly sounds as thoughFor sale here is a great example of the much sought after Hardy Perfect with 1917 check mechanism. This is the 3 3 4" diameter wide drum model. There have been no repairs or everything about the reel appears to be original. Full length unmolested smooth alloy foot that measures 3 1 2" in length. No chips, cracks or dings. No line grooves to the pillars or the rotating nickel silver line guard. The tensioner works perfectly throughout its range. Very