The exceptionally fine and rare Hardy first model Brass Perfect “Gweedore” 3’ salmon fly reel. This historically important reel was formerly the property of James L. […]

The Gweedore reel has been well documented and is illustrated both in James L. Hardy’s best-selling book “The House of Hardy Brothers Built” pg. 133 and […]

Side view of The Gweedore reel.

Another view of The Gweedore reel.

A fine and rare Hardy Brass Perfect  2nd pattern 1891 model  4‘’ salmon fly reel, domed ivory handle, pierced stanchion foot stamped 182, nickel silver Bickerdyke […]

Back plate of Hardy Brass Perfect 2nd pattern 1891  model  4‘’ salmon fly reel.

A fine and rare Hardy Brass Perfect  2nd pattern 1891 model   4 ¼ ‘’ salmon fly reel, domed ivory handle, pierced stanchion foot stamped 223, nickel […]

Back plate of Hardy Brass Perfect 2nd  pattern  4 ¼‘’ salmon fly reel.

A fine and rare Hardy Brass Perfect 2nd pattern 1891   4 ½ ‘’ salmon fly reel, domed ebonite handle, pierced stanchion foot stamped 126, nickel silver […]