Hardy Hercules Trout Reel 3" 6'10" thick style lineguard - easily

thick style lineguard - easily flipped

The outer edges of the screw holes on the sideplates remain perfectly round owing to the fact the plates have never been buffed or polished

the kind you have come to expect from a maker like Joe

The decals and script remain clean and bold free of any defect

It comes with a tension adjustment knob that works properly

Hardy Hercules Trout Reel 3" 6'10" thick style lineguard - easilyA nice early Hardy Hercules brass reel in 3" size. This reel boasts the rod in hand logo as well as the typical Hardy oval stamp from the period. Good overall condition with a great patina to the brass and nice straight full length feet. There is one dent to the sideplate but it does not impact the reel's mechanics which are nice and smooth with a satisfying click. The ivorine handle spins freely. Comes in a leather zipper pouch.