Hardy Zenith Fly Reel

Hardy Zenith Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Zenith wide drum reel. LHW or RHW. Excellent+ condition. Reversible two screw U shaped nickel silver line guide. The Zenith was part of Hardy's Lightweight Series of reels. This was one of two wide drum Lightweight models made in the mid to late 1960s, the Husky being the other. Both were 3 3 8" diameter. Spool width 1 3 16". The reel weighs 6 3 4 oz. Capacity is WF9F plus 80 yards of 18# dacron backing.

Comes with the original Orvis suede case

This is the largest reel of the F-series models

Hardware oxidized black with Dave's trademark gold colored edges

Light tip is marked with a band of red at the tip top

The T&T wraps

Excellent condition with honest wear throughout

The reel seat cap & ring was made from N/S thimble-like cups that also came from Thomas

Handsome leather tube stamped "Hardy Brothers

Includes the original suede zippered case with Sage logo

a clone of the Thomas Fairy taper

Four sided rods whose geometry tapers from a standard (square) quad shape in the butt section to a rectangular

The rod is actually marked as a 7-8wt rod though I consider it a 6-7 weight