Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reel

Hardy Birmingham 2 1/2" fly reelFor sale here is a Hardy Birmingham trout fly reel. A brass plate wind reel with a 2 1 2" diameter, oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod in Hand trademark. With constant check and bone handle grasp, in very good condition with only slight signs of use age. There is a rub in the winding operation of the reel as well.

16" pillar length

Ferrules are size 8 and 14

on-off button

The reel can be changed to LHW for an extra fee of $50

Down-locking nickel silver reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

Ferrule size is 16/64 and the fit is nice and tight

The bright nickel silver ferrules are size 13/64 with an excellent fit

For sale here is a very elegant six-sided bamboo rod by Ron Kusse - 6'6 2/2 for a 4 weight line

plus the fact that Walt is a recognized master of the Catskill school of rod building and one of the very few direct descendants of the original Masters still practicing today

Comes with a very nice leather case

There are a few marks and chips in the varnish

and oxblood tipping at the winding check and male ferrules