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 […]

Hardy’s used a Sea Silex backplate and frame.

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

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

Alta reel side view.