Hardy Bros. Neroda Fly Box

Hardy Bros. Neroda Fly BoxFor sale here is a Hardy Neroda fly box 6 1 4" x 3 3 4" x 3 4", very dark red 'oxblood' colour, brass hinges, all clips in fine order, Hardy logo to both faces, closure clasps correct, no chips. 119 clips in the early version with the gold effect lacquer finish, sometimes nefariously described as 'gold plated'! Probably the finest fly boxes ever made!

A handsome 8' 3-piece

Comes with original bag

Excellent+ original condition with the exception of the reel seat which was replaced by Glenn Brackett

The reel is stamped "3" in multiple places as well D3 near the LHW configured check mechanism

For sale here is an early 70's Orvis CFO V fly reel - the screwback model with three holes in the reel foot

8'6 2/2 for a 6 weight line

Very quick DF action

This reel mechanism is the result of three years of design and testing which has yielded a calibrated

Serial #2301

Full-wells grip 6 1/2" in length with the protective plastic still in place though it has cracked a bit over time

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a nice handmade olive wood insert

Full wells grip with a rather straight taper measuring 6 1/8" in length