Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 10'6" varnish near pristine

varnish near pristine

Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance

There's a date of 1938 on the hang tag

Darkly oxidized down-locking cap and ring reel seat

Comes with bag and tube

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 10'6" varnish near pristineFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Bronzed Crank Wind reel from the early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed bone handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. An excellent example of this early Hardy reel with clean crisp "Rod in Hand" and "Enclosed oval" logos and a superb patina.