Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2"

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2"For sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy dark bronzed crank wind reel. From early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed ebonite handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. A good example of this early Hardy reel with "Enclosed oval" logo. The dark colour and unmarked foot suggest this reel spent a lifetime in a cupboard. This reel is no longer for

and of that number only approximately 25 were made by Paul himself

these boxes sell for less than a Hardy Neroda box

For sale here is a rare H

Includes original Ballan embossed leather pouch

Blued nickel silver ferrules size 19/64 and 12/64 (made before the "F" sizing vernacular)

of which this is #6

One tiny pin prick mark to the rim from handling since this reel has never been lined or mounted on a rod

Darryl really pulled out all the stops on this one

There are no marks/dings to the bronze rims

Includes the original bag with stiffening dowel and the original tube with fine brass fittings

The reel weighs in at 6

When it comes to persnickety fish and lots of patience a rod that can deliver the right cast is of vital importance