Hardy Combined Fly & Spinning Reel 7'10" is commonly referred to as

is commonly referred to as the "Bass Model" and is the only reel size along with the salmon models that feature a full handle with counterbalance

The rod features a brick colored sanded blank with crimson wraps and pale silver tipping at the winding check and signature wrap

Ring hook-keeper attached to the nickel silver winding check

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Hardy Combined Fly & Spinning Reel 7'10" is commonly referred to asA fine example of what many consider to be Hardy Brother's first aluminium reel. Only made between (approx) 1894 and 1897 this 4" reel looks as though it only recently left the factory. It spins as freely as any Silex on its "compensating steel pivot bearing" and the optional click check works smoothly. The 3 3 4" brass (or possibly bronze) foot is unmolested. The twin ivorine handles spin freely. Quadruple brass drum pillars, rear sliding optional