Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model! 8'2" All sections are full length

All sections are full length with slight sets in both tips

I think the cap and ring reel seat wood is made from apple

or a #13 with 300 yards

The moisture cap has unfortunately gone missing on the male ferrule of the mid section

The spool/spindle fit is a bit sloppy with some end play but not enough to cause concern

Hardy LRH Lightweight - scarce early 60's half-ribbed foot model! 8'2" All sections are full lengthFor sale here is a very scarce Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel from the early 60's in excellent condition. The reel comes with a very uncommon half ribbed alloy foot (see 1962 Hardy catalogue). Two screw latch plate with a riveted L shaped line guard mounted on top of the frame pillar RHW only. Solid and tight as they come. Tensioner works great. Cosmetic marks only. The reel weighs 3. 5 oz. Comes with original Hardy box. Capacity is DT5+55 or DT6+20.