Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" - Prototype 3-Piece WF12 250 yds 20-lb Dacron

WF12 250 yds 20-lb Dacron

Thomas Fairy rod taper

"JDx780" stamped into the side of the reel foot

This is the “standard” Leonard model

Edward Vom Hofe (EVH) 1931 Fishing Tackle Catalog:

Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" - Prototype 3-Piece WF12 250 yds 20-lb DacronFor sale here is a very scarce prototype made by Hardy Bros a 2 7 8" Perfect with agate line guide. Like new condition! Left hand retrieve only. Before Hardy's entered the production phase of the Agate Perfect in Gunmetal Grey in 2009, they made three prototypes in silver anodizing (spitfire finish). All three of the reels were handmade by Charlie Norris, chief reel designer at that time. This reel was acquired directly from Charlie in Alnwick by a