Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" with extra spool Marc Aroner one of the tips is

one of the tips is 7 1/2″ short

and now it's ready for many years of service on your favorite river

The rod could have possibly been restored at some time long ago

6 lidded compartments in the base

Assembled spool with bronze arbour--with the original VomHofe-style grub screw through the arbor to the spindle-shaft to allow centering adjustment of the spool in the cage

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" with extra spool Marc Aroner one of the tips isA near mint Hardy Perfect reel, set up for RHW. 3 5 8" in diameter with an extra spool. There is tiny remnant of backing having been loaded on this reel but the reel itself has virtually no wear. A few smudges on the foot and one on the line guard but no scratches or scuff to the frame, side plates, etc. Agate line guard. A later enameled finish model with two black original hardy cases for the reel and spool. A nice heavy trout or light salmon or