Hardy Bougle Lightweight MKVI 3 3/4" fly reel

Hardy Bougle Lightweight MKVI 3 3/4" fly reelFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle 3 3 4" MKVI fly reel. Near mint condition with original paperwork. No box or reel pouch. Can be easily switched from RHW (currently) to LHW, just let me know which you prefer. As far as the question "Was the reel made in England versus Korea", I say without certainty that it was made in England before the change. The serial number begins with an "A". There are 12 ball bearings. The foot screws are offset. The handle is

The reel features an adjustable disc drag that is quite strong

Capacity: WF4 + 60yds backing

The rod is in mint condition and complete with original bag and very fine leather rod tube

For sale here is a Hardy LRH Lightweight fly reel from the late 1950's/early 60's in excellent used condition

Now for the three items for sale here at Vintage Fly Tackle

The truncated swiss ferrules are oxidized

The cosmetic damage doesn't prevent these reels from being fished or operating flawlessly

The ferrules are size 15/64

A great piece here for the true Payne aficionado in a highly desirable size

Complete with original bag with hang tag and the original labeled tube

For sale here is a Hardy Featherweight multiplier spare spool

A simply stunning uplocking slide-band seat