Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early Granger / Wright & McGill having purchased Gary’s workshop in

having purchased Gary’s workshop in its entirety and has been building rods in the Howells vernacular with extraordinary integrity

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 latch performs flawlessly

A rare example of a classic American maker

This is one of the 2000 introductory models from 1994

Hardy Uniqua 3 1/8" fly reel - early Granger / Wright & McGill having purchased Gary’s workshop inFor sale here is a very scarce and early Hardy Uniqua model 3 1 8" diameter with the early flat caliper spring check. Marked Hardy's Patent "Uniqua" Reel. Ivory handle. Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua style reels. The original smooth brass foot is unblemished. No cracks, chips, dings, or line grooves. A very nice and rare old Uniqua!