Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel - First Model! 4-Piece You can find photographs and

You can find photographs and mention of it on pages 143 and 144

burgundy tipping at the ferrules

For sale here is a James Reid 8542F 8'5" 4wt 2/2 bamboo fly rod in a rarely seen ferruled configuration

Serial number 3626

Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel - First Model! 4-Piece You can find photographs andFor sale here is an extremely scarce Hardy 1st Model Lightweight fly reel. Half moon check system. Shouldered pillars. Three screw spool release latch. Curved lettering. RHW. Excellent condition mechanically. Exterior shows honest marks from use and age. No cracks, dings or chips. Full length ribbed alloy foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Slight but not excessive end play.