Hardy Flyweight Silent Check Reel 8'4" The coke bottle grip remains

The coke bottle grip remains a mystery since these were only used on the Goodwin Granger rods

Serial #5722 and the rod weighs 6

B-88 serial number on the foot -- made in 1935

allowing the rod taper to flex consistently through the ferrule sections

For sale here is a mint condition Bogdan Model 50 Light Salmon fly reel in left-hand retrieve

Hardy Flyweight Silent Check Reel 8'4" The coke bottle grip remainsA nice Hardy Featherweight silent check fly reel. 2 1 2" diameter, and with a fairly neutral bias (the line guard is set up for LHW). Made by Hardy for Abercrombie and Fitch. Smooth alloy foot. Two screw latch plate with a reversible U shaped two screw nickel silver line guard. Good used condition with normal cosmetic wear throughout. The reel packs into a leather and canvas Orvis bag.