Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - Original

Hardy Bougle 3" Fly Reel - OriginalFor sale here is an extremely scarce, original Hardy Bougle fly reel in excellent+ condition. 3" diameter. Full length and unaltered smooth brass foot. The erinoid handle is one of the most stunning I've ever seen and remains in sound and free spinning condition. Nickel silver rim tension regulator screw works perfectly. Duplicated MKII check with one engageable pawl and one spare from approximately 1920 + a year or so. Excellent condition

And I should add I have seen another similar example of the Humber model in the last year with the same roller bar in the same position and condition

Crazed ebonite handle spins freely

Original rose Gudebrod silks

This rod features the nodeless construction that Bernard Ramanauskas is known for and casts a line with great delicacy

Original bag and tube and aftermarket canvas tube protector

Fuji stripper for lightness (tournament position)

Harry Darbee’s copy with his bookplate

Ferrule size 14/64

Ribbed brass foot and MKII check

Here's Erik's description of this model: "There are many views on three piece rod design in terms of the effect that ferrules have on rod action

As the story goes

These nearly 100+ year reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon