Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 6'6" The reel comes with the

The reel comes with the original EVH marked leather case

There is a band of marked thread at the 14" and 18" mark to help curb the the tales of 20" fish

with amazing artwork on both sides

The rod only weighs 3 5/8 oz

the spike is pulled out and turned around

Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 6'6" The reel comes with theThe Alma Reel, made by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. This 4 diameter sea reel with ebonite end plates was developed as a 2 geared, one to one and 2. 5 to one, free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details. Hardy records show that only 17 in total were made, in 1926 and 27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates] Duralumin frame with phosphor bronze and brass