Hardy Bougle Lightweight MKVI 3 3/4" fly reel

Hardy Bougle Lightweight MKVI 3 3/4" fly reelFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle 3 3 4" MKVI fly reel. Near mint condition with original paperwork. No box or reel pouch. Can be easily switched from RHW (currently) to LHW, just let me know which you prefer. As far as the question "Was the reel made in England versus Korea", I say without certainty that it was made in England before the change. The serial number begins with an "A". There are 12 ball bearings. The foot screws are offset. The handle is

who made rods under the name "Macklin Customs"

this new double-pawl drag shown in the photos was offered in the saltwater CFO

salmon netting

yet far from weak

All sections are full-length

Ferrules are tight and sections are straight

Georg hand-makes each part of his reels

The script remains clean and bold free of defect

The drag washers were hand lapped to make the working surfaces perfectly flat providing ultra smooth drag performance

Agate stripper and tip tops

A few dings and scrapes here and there cosmetically but nothing objectionable for most fisherman

with a 100grams heavy rod