British Hardy Reels

September 25, 2013

Hardy Alta Reel 1

Extremely rare 6” Hardy Alta reel weighing 2lb 8oz, alloy with brass foot, black handles. Designed for big salmon in Norway. One of 51 produced. This […]
September 25, 2013

Hardy Alta Reel 2

Hardy’s used a Sea Silex backplate and frame.
September 25, 2013

Hardy Alta Reel 3

Drum core was caged with brass spokes in order to speed up the retrieve of the line.
September 25, 2013

Hardy Alta Reel 4

Strong check borrowed from Longstone reel. Brass brake hub is on the back of the drum, upon which the steel ratchet wheel is mounted.
September 25, 2013

Hardy Alta Reel 5

Alta reel side view.
September 9, 2012

Other Hardy Reels 1

An extremely  rare 3 ¼ ‘’ Barton dry fly reel with black reverse tapered handle, offset notched brass foot, rectangular line guard and three screw drum […]
September 9, 2012

Other Hardy Reels 2

An extremely rare 3 ½ ‘’  Davy  fly reel with two black handles,  notched brass  foot, telephone drum latch, multi perforated drum face , Duplicated MK […]
September 9, 2012

Other Hardy Reels 3

Very rare  Bouglé dry fly reels, 3 offset pillars, (one roller opposite foot), multi perforated drum , the face stamped “Bouglé”  in sizes 3’’( Duplicated MK […]
September 9, 2012

Other Hardy Reels 4

Bouglé  dry fly reel checks (left to right): Duplicated MK II Check, 1906 Check and  nickel plated heavy duty 1912 Check.