Hardy Hercules Reel 4" All Brass 8’5” The bag features a small

The bag features a small pocket to hold the ferrule plugs when not in use

The tips are thin and delicate enough to softly present a dry fly to a distant riser

Though the rod is marked as a 7-8wt

The rod is best suited for a DT5 and is a pleasure to cast

and the reel comes with its warranty card

Hardy Hercules Reel 4" All Brass 8’5” The bag features a smallA fine example of a Hardy Hercules brass fly reel in 4" size. RHW. Nice brass finish with a lovely patina and the reel is in excellent condition overall, with the only exception being that the waisted foot has some bending at either end (I suspect that it could be bent back in careful hands). The front plate has the Hardy stamp and rod in hand logo right underneath it. The ivorine handle spins freely. The original owner's initials "RK" have been