Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 14' Japanned fly box - 7

Japanned fly box - 7 7/8" x 4 7/8" x 1 1/4"

For sale here is a Phillipson Preferred impregnated bamboo rod - 8'0" 3/2 for a 5-6wt line

There is a clear wrap from the tip top down to the top snake guide

the butt section has a cracked node between the top guide and the ferrule

A bit slower than most graphites

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 14' Japanned fly box - 7For 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