Hardy Princess Fly Reel

Hardy Princess Fly ReelA Hardy Princess fly reel set up for RHW (though easily converted by reversing the pawls). 3 1 2" diameter and weighing 4. 5 ounces. Near mint condition with just one or two cosmetic hints that the reel has ever been used, but exceptionally clean overall. Mechanically sound with a nice click. Designed to hold up to a DT7+50, or DT6+70. No bag.

Circa 1955 MKII trout reel

the characteristic balance found in coupling two different length pieces

Dual black knobs on S-handle arm

Oversized 5/8" smooth-riding aerospace bearing with a complete enclosure of all mechanical components to protect against contamination from the elements

The butternut spacer shows marks from the top section of a reel

An excellent Darryl Whitehead Presentation fly rod

Traverse City

Three of the tips have slight fishing sets but these can be remedied easily

The reel's capacity is a WF4F line plus 50 yds of 20# backing

An Angler's Entomology by Harris

Flamed cane with a 2-up node pattern

The reel foot measures 3 7/8" in length