Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 8'5" wrapped in brown thread with

wrapped in brown thread with gold trim

so this tip has been restored at some point

A great late summer hopper rod or boat rod

with all of the hallmarks

Excellent used condition with a few marks from fishing

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 8'5" wrapped in brown thread withFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy dark bronzed crank wind reel. From early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed ebonite handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. A good example of this early Hardy reel with "Enclosed oval" logo. The dark colour and unmarked foot suggest this reel spent a lifetime in a cupboard. This reel is no longer for