Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 14' A bit slower than most

A bit slower than most graphites

Made in the late 1990's

There is a clear wrap from the tip top down to the top snake guide

The body of the line is a bright yellow color while the sink tip is a dark brown

Reel has fished and has some marks on it

Hardy Crank Wind Fly Reel 2 1/2" 14' A bit slower than mostFor sale here is a 2 1 2" diameter Hardy dark bronzed crank wind reel. From early 1890s with nicely waisted crank handle and tapered, domed ebonite handle. Constant click check in both directions and no undue play. All pillars and foot appear to be original and in good order. A good example of this early Hardy reel with "Enclosed oval" logo. The dark colour and unmarked foot suggest this reel spent a lifetime in a cupboard. This reel is no longer for