Hardy "Trade Reel" Pattern No. 2 7'3" Full-wells grip measuring 6 1/2"

Full-wells grip measuring 6 1/2" in length

a nice rod

Nice historic item in fine condition

Often times these bags are quite worn due to the delicate nature of the material

A superb Bogdan 00 fly reel

Hardy "Trade Reel" Pattern No. 2 7'3" Full-wells grip measuring 6 1/2"For sale here is a 3 1 2 Hardy Trade Reel Pattern No. 2. with emergency checkwork. Although being a low grade Hardy reel and as the late JLH wrote, the least expensive reels that Hardy produced, these are seldom seen, and in my opinion, this one is in quite good cosmetic condition retaining very much of its wartime black paint. The reel is in all original condition with its beautiful ivory handle and smooth brass foot. The full length brass foot is