Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' Comes with the original box

Comes with the original box

The ferrule wraps are a dark chestnut with ruby tipping

Includes red vinyl zippered case

For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod - 8 1/2 feet for a 7 weight in the standard 2/2 format

Nickel silver one-screw reversible line guide

Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel 3 1/8" 8'6' Comes with the original boxA very nice and rare early Hardy Uniqua fly reel, 3" in diameter and set up for the typical RHW. This is one of the early pre 1912 Uniquas that has the straight pillars and caliper check (a similar example is pictured in John Drewett's masterful book on Hardy reels). Superb overall condition with the leaded finish nicely intact and no major issues to note. One end of the long brass foot has a very subtle and gradual bend to it, you'd miss it unless