8450C Charlton Fly Reel with 3/4 Spool 9'3" As compared to the earlier

As compared to the earlier spring-and-pawl drag

For sale here is a fine example of a 3" Hardy Hercules fly reel

Don't miss out on adding this one to your Hardy collection that probably doesn't include this hard to find model

Most of the Model 48 reels to date have been made with bakelite side plates

Interior is in excellent + shape

8450C Charlton Fly Reel with 3/4 Spool 9'3" As compared to the earlierA very nice Charlton 8450C fly reel with a 3 4 spool, 3 1 2" diameter and set up for RHW (though easily convertible). Mint unused condition. The reel weighs 5. 9 ounces on my scale. Black type III anodizing for durability and this reel boasts Charlton's clever configurable system accommodates three different quick change spools: 3 4, 5 6, and 7 8 weight so that you can cover a range of six line weights with a single reel. Carbon fiber disk drag system