Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel - 4th model 6'10" Includes 6 3/4" bamboo ferrule

Includes 6 3/4" bamboo ferrule plug P&M is so well known for

two-piece rod with two tips

The reel was stored in one place for a very long time and thus the hard rubber is darker on the headplate where the handle rested for so long (see last photo)

Darkly flamed cane with gold wraps

a hallmark of T&T rods though there is a bit of light wear in places

Hardy Lightweight Fly Reel - 4th model 6'10" Includes 6 3/4" bamboo ferruleFor sale here is a 4th Model Hardy Lightweight fly reel from the 1950's in excellent condition. Full ribbed alloy foot. Two screw latch plate with no line guard and no tensioner. Four pillars. Very solid reel. Springs could be replacements or just tweaked by a prior owner.