Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 12'6" On the faster side of

On the faster side of most Leonard actions

Classic Paul Young mottle-flamed cane with jet black wraps

evident by the fact that the cane appears slightly lighter (due to the curing of the varnish) and was glued using resorcinol

The spacer very shows light wear at the top and bottom of the mortise

Hardy Bros. "The Alma" Reel 12'6" On the faster side ofThe Alma Reel, made by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. This 4 diameter sea reel with ebonite end plates was developed as a 2 geared, one to one and 2. 5 to one, free spooling reel from the design of Mr Alma Baker see scan from Hardy catalogue for more details. Hardy records show that only 17 in total were made, in 1926 and 27 [a single one was made in 1934 but this would not have had the ebonite end plates] Duralumin frame with phosphor bronze and brass