Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 10'6" Hard anodized for surface protection

Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance

The reel is in excellent used condition and the spare spool is mint

varnish near pristine

Black anodized aluminum side plates

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 10'6" Hard anodized for surface protectionFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy Bronzed Crank Wind reel from the early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed bone handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. An excellent example of this early Hardy reel with clean crisp "Rod in Hand" and "Enclosed oval" logos and a superb patina.