Hardy Bougle Heritage 3 1/4" Fly Reel

Hardy Bougle Heritage 3 1/4" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Heritage fly reel 3 1 4" diameter. Made in England. In near mint condition with a tiny mark on the spool. Comes with box, reel pouch and instructions. Right or left hand retrieve easily reversible. The latest revision of the reel first made for Louis Bougl 110 years ago. Made in Alnwick, England by time served Hardy Bros. reel makers. The first Hardy Bougl reel was catalogued in 1903, and was, as it remains to this day,

Flexes deep into the butt if called upon (plenty of reserve power)

All reasonable offers will be considered

Reversible two-screw lineguard - easily flipped as are the pawls for RHW or LHW use

Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat over a mortised African mahogany spacer

the perfect companion to one of Stan's classic models

The Swiss-style truncated ferrules are size 11/64 with a perfect fit

The external drag adjustment setting indicators are inlaid with rubies

The rod features mildly tempered cane

The Gus Pernack-made ferrules are size 16/64 with a perfect fit

The cigar grip measures 5 1/2" in length with the protective shrink-wrap still in place

Cigar grip with down-locking ring and hooded retainer w/roll stamped Hardy identifiers

Also includes a laminated card with reel instructions from Stanley