Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods The previous owner strangely removed

The previous owner strangely removed the original tissue paper from the cigar grip but left the narrow tape in place on the cork

Made by Hardy Bros

Amberised curly maple spacer with a cap and ring slide band seat

Exposed rim for palming

The reel is loaded with backing and a WF12F line in like new condition

Hardy Bougle Lightweight III Fly Reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods The previous owner strangely removedFor sale here is a Hardy Bougle Lightweight III fly reel in very good used condition. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful reels ever produced by Hardys. The neat design of the original Bougle combines with the appealing tear drop porting to produce a reel that deserves to be in any collection. This Hardy Lightweight III measures 3" across the pillars. The reel can be used left or right handed. In a bronzed grey colour with silver spool. Made in