Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MKII Check 8'5" A terrific dry fly trout

A terrific dry fly trout rod

A very scarce model

Slight scoring on faceplate from the handle arm rubbing

The rod is in excellent condition though it could benefit from a light polishing

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer with a blued nickel silver butt cap

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MKII Check 8'5" A terrific dry fly troutFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" with MKII check. Straight line lettering from the late 1940s or early 1950s. All original and correct. Full length ribbed brass foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks chips dings. The majority of the leaded finish remains. A fine example!