Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" One original tip is short

One original tip is short by 2 3/4" from a break at the top

The "Mahogany" label is defined from the stunning dark cane finish

Lightly blued dual sliding ring reel seat over a handsome mortised walnut spacer

Perfect agate

is Takuji Izawa's creation and he asked Mass (Kineya reelmaker) to supply him with a few private label reels for his company

Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel 9'3" One original tip is shortFor sale here is a Hardy Birmingham trout fly reel. A brass plate wind reel with a 2 1 2" diameter, oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod in Hand trademark. With constant check and bone handle grasp, in very good condition with only slight signs of use age. There is a rub in the winding operation of the reel as well.