Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly Reel

Hardy LRH Lightweight Fly ReelFor sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel. "L" shaped line guard with one rivet attaching it to the pillar and a pin securing it to the frame. I believe this model is from the late 1940s or early 1950s. Two screw spool release latch. MKII check. Straight line lettering on the face plate. RHW. Excellent condition mechanically. Exterior shows honest marks from use. No cracks, dings or chips. Tensioner works perfectly. Springs are strong and

For delicate fishing with fine tippets

beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps - brown tipped with yellow spiral wraps

oversized aerospace precision bearings

7 feet for a 4 weight line

Cigar grip 6 1/2" in length with only light soiling

(Bill) Harms 8' 3/2 5wt hollow-built hex bamboo rod

Comes with original tube and bag with stiffening dowel

with no ridging

The rod weighs 6 1/8 oz

retailed by gunmaker Westley Richards and Co

The reel features a rarely seen black engraving on the drag knob as opposed to the usual white

John Shaner of Hardy USA agrees that this feature is not factory original but could have been done as a custom request