Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' Oxidized ferrules and hardware

Oxidized ferrules and hardware

Comes with the original box

Abel reels are known for being durable

The snake guides are black HSS

The ferrule wraps are a dark chestnut with ruby tipping

Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' Oxidized ferrules and hardwareA very nice and rare early Hardy Uniqua fly reel, 3" in diameter and set up for the typical RHW. This is one of the early pre 1912 Uniquas that has the straight pillars and caliper check (a similar example is pictured in John Drewett's masterful book on Hardy reels). Superb overall condition with the leaded finish nicely intact and no major issues to note. One end of the long brass foot has a very subtle and gradual bend to it, you'd miss it unless