Hardy Longstone Reel 4 1/2" 5 Weight The finish appears to be

The finish appears to be a kind of matte oil finish

The rod has a Leonard-style cork check (having worked at Leonard with Bob it was a real treat to watch him pop these checks out by hand on a wood lathe)

Silver anodizing to the spool

Proceeds from this sale go to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM)

This traditional Vom-Hofe style S-handle reel features polished aluminum rims

Hardy Longstone Reel 4 1/2" 5 Weight The finish appears to beA Hardy Longstone mooching centrepin reel, 4 1 2" diameter and set up for RHW. Near mint condition. There is backing loaded on it but no line. Light gray anodized spool with a dark gray anodized frame. Comes with the original box and Hardy zippered case.