Hardy Combined Fly & Spinning Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Carpenter is charging for a

Carpenter is charging for a new rod which includes a very long waiting period

Both sections are full length with sets in both

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect with the highly coveted 1912 check as well as the "rings-up" orientation of the flawless agate line guide

Circular loop hook keeper with alternating banded signature wraps with the same thread as on the guides

The action is slower than modern graphite allowing for the utmost finesse and delicacy while retaining the speed and power inherent to graphite

Hardy Combined Fly & Spinning Reel Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" Carpenter is charging for aA 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